A Little Weekend Fun


On Saturday morning the boys went to a Primary pioneer activity at church. They made homemade butter, played hopscotch, and played other old-fashioned games. I think there was even face painting there. Wait ... did the pioneers do that???
They were allowing the children to dress as pioneers for the picture, but it was so hot (and I was ready to leave), so we opted for a more contemporary, modern pioneer look.

Last night around 9:30 p.m., we heard a knock on our door. Some of our friends stopped by with a loaf of fresh zucchini bread. They stayed until 11:00 p.m. and we had a great time laughing and talking. It was a very nice, unexpected treat.

I'm getting my hair cut this morning. I'm so excited. I haven't had it cut since October! And have been in a slump lately. Kristina, the girl who cuts my hair, is coming to my house at 11:00 a.m. Talk about personal service!!!

Comments

African Kelli said…
Yum. Homemade zuccini bread! What a treat! I hope it helped with the slump.
3:17 PM EDT
colorfool said…
Cute picture and that does sound like a nice surprise visit! 8-)
4:30 PM EDT
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