As rain made it's way in, we really enjoyed the three day weekend together. We finished up some gardening and planting:
We ate cinnamon rolls from our grocery store's bakery. They are a favorite for special occasions!
Ryder connected with his best buddies on X-Box:
(I like creeping on what they talk about...)
I finished a book that I had gotten for Christmas and I am inspired to host in our home more this year!
I started "The Vanderbeeker's" series because it has come so highly recommended and Eden has enjoyed it so much, I'm just reading her books. It's fun to enjoy it together!
Eden had three soccer games scheduled and all three were cancelled due to the rain.
We went to a new burger place not too far from us called The Burger Stop and got really good burgers and fries and onion rings.
We pulled out our game of Clue and played together...
...until we realized that we were missing a three people, two places, and a weapon card. There was no way that we would ever had finished this game had Ryder not made an accusation 45 minutes in! Ha! Needless to say another game has been ordered...❤︎
Eden and I worked on a Valentine's Day project for her school. I can't believe we are entering the last of all things ELEMENTARY! We can't wait to show you what we've come up with!
We watched some soccer and then started a show called "Limitless with Chris Hemsworth. It was fascinating!
We made tostadas using the meat that Ryder had gotten on his hunt:
and watched "The Fugitive". There was SO MUCH RAIN ON SATURDAY!
On Sunday we had church and we got to be part of baptisms... It is such a special place to be a part of!
while unpacking scripture and practicing the prayer of examen, this quote was shared from the book of Common Prayer:
So good!
The kids went to their friends, the Packiam's house to hang out and have a sleep over.
Kit and I orderd ramen after the 7pm service and made a date out of it!
Monday, the kids came home and the day was just for downtime until Ryder headed to the UCI vs UCSB basketball game with friends. Ryder invited Eden to game with he and his buddies, and they had so much fun! It was the first time that she showed any interest and it was the first time they played together with his friends.
He learned that she is really good, possibly louder and more competitive that he is, and that she made it all so fun and he will be inviting her again...❤︎
The weekend was really good. The rain caused a forced pause and to be honest, as a family, we can go a little stir crazy because we love to be outside, but the time together was so sweet. I am incredible thankful for this family of mine. They are such a gift!
