July 17, 2009
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(Two fun-loving cousins, Wyatt and Lucy)
We’ve had the Lovely Lucinda Jane with us the past week, and what fun it has been! Her mommy, daddy and big sister are in Greece and Turkey with a group of Sarah’s students and their families, but they don’t have anything on us, for we’ve been to Rome every night this week! Lucy’s visit coincided with our church’s Vacation Bible School, the theme of which was a visit to Ancient Rome, home of the early church.
(They made leather bracelets, above)
(dancing is part of praise….chariot riding is just for fun!)
(Learning Gray Squirrel with Sue Ann, dressing in togas)
Lucy made new friends and got to enjoy being with cousin Wyatt. There were new songs and Bible stories to learn and lots of music, music, music!
This day is simply beautiful, cool and dry, so we have spent some time outside, admiring the landscape after several days of rain showers.
The flowers aren’t as pretty as Lucy, but they are looking better after the generous watering from Above.
Being on the farm means having lots of friends to visit, even if they aren’t of the human sort.
We had to go to the store, and even a Mimi with lots of grit and determination sometimes has to give in….fake jewels look absolutely fabulous on just the right model!
After we put on the jewels, she wanted to dress up in a fancy dress.
I pulled out this one that Emma wore in Aunt Sus’s wedding seven years ago….it’s the perfect fit! Wonder if it might work for Aunt Buzz’s wedding, which is coming right up?
Getting this dress out of the closet reminded me of a smocking friend I know who’s also a xanga blogger. www.xanga.com/Jude1_22 is a friend I’ve made online because of our mutual love of this craft. How exciting it was when I learned she is practically a neighbor, too! I’ve even bought some of her daughter’s delicious baked goodies at a nearby farmer’s market and didn’t even know of the connection. She’s getting ready to open an Etsy shop and would love to have you check it out. I’ll keep you posted…
While our little guest is napping (much against her will!) I’d better get back to the kitchen. Two sour cream pound cakes need to be made right away; they’ll be topped with fresh peaches and whipped cream for a bridal shower for Aunt Buzz on Sunday afternoon, and then it’s on to the next round of pre-wedding festivities for our nephew and cousin….I’ve decided this is the Year of the Wedding. Wonder if that’s what the calendar says in China???? It sure says it on MY calendar!
Happy Summer!
Comments (6)
Cute pictures and know how much you enjoyed her.
I helped with bible school for YEARS when I was younger. I directed the music in a church near here, about 4 years ago, even though it wasn’t the church I regularly attend. It was fun, but boy, any more, just the preparation of it wears me out.
There will be another wedding in my back yard on Aug. 15 th too. My grand-daughter is getting married out here. Small wedding here….BIIIIIG reception in town.
I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how your Lucy time was going – and here I find a delightful photo-blog to let me share the week with you – what fun! This will be a time Lucy will always remember, and you will, too. I know you’re tired, but what happy memories! I love it that Lucy and Wyatt are such good friends – reminds me of me and Beau when we were little. Hugs to everybody!
Looks like you have had a wonderful time with Lucy in town! What a cutie she is! Especially in her beautiful new jewels!
Beautiful children.
Those are great pictures and great girls