A Ton of Fun in 2021: Week 29 Recap

Well we are one week out from 4-H judging.  So in typical fashion, it was time to buckle down and get their projects done. Olivia took Cooking and Sewing.  This week was time to buckle down with the sewing project. She picked out a super soft material with butterflies so you have to make sure that the pattern is all going the same way. Her pattern also included pockets.  They actually aren't near as hard as double bias tape. UGH. Bias tape has to be pinned on perfectly and then held into place as you sew and make sure it doesn't move...and it's so thick. I made the top, mask and slippers.  Top was not that bad, but I did have to learn how to make a buttonhole on our new sewing machine. The eye mask I made from scratch.  It's suppose to be a butterfly.  And the awful slippers. I had to make four until I got them right.  They were hell. Olivia's foot is 3 inches bigger than the little pattern. The first pair were too small. The third slipper I had upside down and when I slit the tear away part, I actually slit the material. I had a melt down and then finally got it for the final pair. Here are some pictures of her working on it and the finished product.

It can't be all work and no play this week. So we had a nice day to actually get out on the Indian lake this week tubing. Maw and Paw asked me to go along so someone can help out watching for boats and to drive when Paw decides he's brave enough out there too.  I think it's impressive at 70+ he's still tubing and Maw too-but getting on the tube is entertaining!  Kids love eating at McDonalds on the lake then going out tubing. I like when the go together vs. going by themselves. 

16 years on the 16th of July. Yep, this is our 16th wedding anniversary. Awe, seems like a not THAT long ago. So Jeremy got us reservations at the Met here in Lima. I was so excited to see their special- chicken that was sautéed in white wine with green olives! Uh, yes please. It was amazingly delicious. And I still enjoyed the company- even after 16 years ❤️ The kids also made us gifts and decorations for our special day. They're getting so big and so creative. 

On Sunday we made plans to go visit the Cousino's. We haven't been able to spend tons of time with them this summer, so even though Griffin wasn't home, we still made the trip down to visit the rest of them. We haven't been able to get back there since they moved. Kids enjoyed swimming and we enjoyed just sitting around outside and catching up. 

38 Days of Summer- Tubing

Olivia's First Time Tubing

SO MUCH FUN. We have been to Indian Lake before as you can read in the linked blog. However, Olivia has never been too much into the tubing. Isaac went for the first time last year, but Olivia is a bit more cautious. I was surprised she even considered tubing today as the Lake was pretty choppy. First we hooked up the tube for Isaac and and Jeremy to tube. We went too slow around the first turn and flipped them both off. I think it really scared Isaac. But in typical Isaac fashion, he jumped back on and went again. They tubed until Jeremy and Isaac's hands were raw.  

Olivia passed tubing when we asked after the boys were finished. So we got out the ski's. Jeremy and I got to try our water skiing skills. We both popped right up and had a blast, but that really takes the wind out of you. Especially when you have to battle the choppy water. 

After skiing we asked Olivia if she wanted to tube. She said she'd go with mommy! I felt pretty special. We went a good speed- not too fast- and she squealed with excitement. She loved it. I was so proud of her. She isn't one to take risks or do things that are too crazy. Lately she has been more daring, and willing to at least try things to see if she likes it. 

After a day on the Lake we headed in to get cleaned up and then get a bite to eat. Went to Woody's. We were excited to get right in and get seated- especially on a Saturday night. Food was good and we were on our way back home around 9 p.m. I was shocked that the kiddos didn't pass out on the way home, but they talked the entire way home. What a great day on the Lake!