Thursday morning

The week is going by quickly. These Waylands know how to cram a lot into the amount of time they have! Below are obviously the guys out camping. Paul spent the day with them. And took the camera. The first picture is Brenan, whittling, then comes Uncle Greg with Lee, Charlie and Brenan in one of two rowboats, Greg & Eric preparing dinner, the tents. Jeff and D.J. also went up yesterday, but stayed overnight.

Sharon delayed going to work yesterday and she, Ida, Emma, Brenda, Noi and Neenee went cherry and strawberry picking early in the morning. I very willingly had a morning home alone: They used my car, Paul's was gone, the guys took Greg's car. It was a morning to do bills, wash, etc. When the gals got back, the counter was covered with cherries and strawberries over paper towels. I hear rumors of cherry pie and strawberry/rhubarb pie. Ida stayed the day and she, Neenee and Emma, had the pleasant experience of playing in the rain in garbage bags.

Story: once when Paul's kids were camping with their parents, it rained very hard for a long time. Lacking rain gear, Donna made "rain suits" out of garbage bags, cutting openings for heads and arms, and I guess the custom has continued with the next generation. Sure wish the camera had been available. It was raining/sun was out though - they were playing volleyball on the driveway. Little Ida even joined in - she threw the ball to the person who was "up".

Last night we ladies went to the Old Country Buffet for dinner, and then to Barnes and Nobles next door to browse through their books. I can't think of a nicer thing to do.

Eric left for Rochester Airport. Since it's kind of on the way home for Jeff, he is driving Eric up to the airport this afternoon for his trip back home to California.

I received a message from both my daughter-in-law, Epril, and son, Jil, in the Phillipines. Good to hear from them. It is nice to hear from people, as then I know my blog is being read.