Space Race!

Today has been a great day, starting off with a wonderful morning at Church. We picked up Sarah and brought her home with us to visit for a few days.  After everyone settled in, DS1 and I decided to take out some games. We played Chinese Checkers and then this wonderful game from 1969, Space Race. The top picture is from the internet; the bottom is from our set. The picture to the right reflects the Cold War mood of the game: if you draw the "Sputnik: card, you lose two turns!  We had a great time!

Marlin Perkins--Wonderful Memories

This is a very familiar image--Marlin Perkins in his beautiful study with the World Book Encyclopedia in the background.  I loved watching these great shows.  When we lived in Missouri, we regularly visited the St. Louis Zoo--the Zoo he directed for many years.

As much as I talk about the past, don't think I want to go back. I just wish we could bring back some of the great blessings of older times.  We went to the movies last night, and I couldn't believe the advertisements for the television shows!  You can expect some of that with movie previews, but I am sure Marlin would have been appalled at what was being represented.

More Housework Fatigue

We have been moving around furniture to try to do some deep cleaning here and there.  As with Ginger, this work has just been too much for the dogs. Rascal in particular (on the left) looks overcome with exhaustion.  We'll all be glad when everything is ship-shape!

Coping with Housework

On my to-do list today is changing the sheets and blankets. It's really just too much for Ginger, so she is coping the best way she knows. She is sleeping on the sheets I have just removed.  I will have to relocate her in just a minute, and that will certainly be traumatic for all of us.

At Ridgecrest

Well, here are Gertie and I  at a campsite near where we were staying. DH saw the sign for "Mama Gertie's" and had to find it.  We all laughed! I was able to do some crocheting. I actually made 16 squares on this little trip. I have about that many again and then can begin sewing them all together. As you can see, Gertie is a crafty dinosaur.

Everyone had such a great time. The boys and dd slept. I think we have still been trying to get over this flu thing. There have actually been a relapse or two. DH caught up on his reading and Bible study and a little bit of rest. We were able to eat most of our meals there in the little apartment. The kids never seem to get tired of peanut butter. We also spent a lot of time playing games: Scrabble, rummy, Uno, and my favorite (apparently Gertie's, too), Chinese Checkers.

We had a great time, but it is so good to be home. Now to get ready for school to begin again.

Sarah's Coming to Our House!

We are so pleased that DD's "bestie" is returning to spend some time with us in a couple of weeks.
She and DD seem to bring out the best in one another.  I thank God for Sarah and her family!

Something to Remember for the New Year