Monday, June 25

We went to VBS today at Payson Park. It was fun. The theme this year is Avalanche Ranch. Rachel is actually in the class of rising 2nd graders, because the 3rd grade group was full. But she has already made a new friend. His name is Joseph, and he came to Bible school all decked out in full cowboy gear: hat, bandanna, boots, even spurs!

Jamie also made a friend today, her name is Emily. Maybe he'll connect with some of the boys in his group during the week. David is actually in the 3 year old class. I'm helping out with snack. It's a good way for me to get involved low key; to see the church, the kids, and the program before just leaving my children with strangers. I'm going to help again tomorrow, but Wednesday, I'm going to enjoy the first moments I've had alone since the end of May. I also have some things to do to get ready for Jamie's birthday on Wed. There is a big group of kids (about 70). There is also a lot of church involvement - 26 adult volunteers and a whole flock of teens! Apparently there are two churches that join together for VBS. I also understand that these two congregations are in the process of talks of merging the two permanantly.







We went to the sprinkler park this afternoon. It was a hot one here - in the 80s. The next two days it's supposed to be in the 90s. It's really hot, too, because we only have the 3 window units in the house. When I put David to bed tonight, the temp upstairs was 84! And now, at 10:00, it's 82 downstaris!







Anyway, we met Mina, and her 2 children, Cybele and her 2, and Sara and her 1 with one on the way (due July 5) at the sprinkler park around 4. Rachel and Kia had a great time together. Rachel says that she's not bothered at all that Kia doesn't speak much English. She said that today Kia communicated several times with hand gestures. I know that Rachel will give Kia lots of practice listening to English!! Jamie found a group splashing each other and joined in, so he had a good time too. I don't think that they ever exchanged names and other personal info. David wouldn't go into the water at all. I tried to take him to a place where the water had pooled, but the sprinklers weren't spraying above the feet. He still didn't like it. He spent time in the sandbox and on the playground equipment. Then we had the treat of an ice cream truck coming up to the park. David got a snowcone which he sucked on with glee until he dropped it. Then he was sulky the rest of the time we were there because mommy wouldn't let him eat it off the ground.







Tim came home for dinner tonight. So we got to enjoy a family meal together. He says he thinks he did ok on his Accounting exam.