Threatt Reunion!

Today was the Threatt Family reunion. The holiday weekend and illness dwindled our numbers, but those who were there had a good time.

 

 



John's new ride

John has been wanting a new truck awhile now. We actually went to a couple of dealers a few weeks ago, but he wasn't happy with either of them. Friday afternoon he called me. "I need your help this afternoon."

"With what?"

"Picking up my new truck."

"Stop it. You're messing with me."

The conversation went on a few more minutes and I hung up not really knowing if he bought a truck or not. He arrived home that afternoon with a new key in his hand. He really did buy a new truck and I really am happy for him.

Always something!

The Monday after the Battle of the Books, Chloe woke up with a sore throat. And since we were planning on visiting my parents that weekend, I didn't want to take any chances. She went to see the doctor that afternoon. She didn't have strep or anything infectious. No meds! That was good. We all figured it was her allergies and hoped she would be able to attend her first library volunteer ice cream social the following day.

At 1:30am, those hopes were dashed. Chloe had not slept well all night, but at 1:30 I thought I would go check on her. I suppose "mother's intuition" kicked in. I covered her then kissed her forehead. She was boiling! I woke her up to take some Motrin and kept my fingers crossed it would bring down the fever. It did thankfully. But there was no way we could take her to the party. She felt awful, for various reasons.

I spoke with Ms. Cathy before the party to inform her Jesse would be receiving Chloe's award for her. Chloe was one of only two to receive the Presidential Voluntary Award this year. Ms. Cathy made a point to explain Chloe was not well and Jesse, her sister, would receive it for her.

We didn't have school most of that week. She felt bad for a few days, then John felt bad. He had already taken a vacation day for Friday so the week was shot as far as school went. But we made it to my parents'. I wish I could say the visit was wonderful. It was, but I know my Dad was not feeling well. He didn't want to say anything. We left a little earlier than we planned so he could rest. He was starting chemo again this Monday and needed rest. I did talk to him later that night (after he had a nap, which he won't take while we are there even though we try to get him to) and he sounded much better.

This week has been better. We have worked on our school work every day. We are even getting ready to start a new art class...Meet the Masters. We are actually going to have class with other homeschoolers. This will be our first adventure, except for Book Buddies a few years ago, to have class outside our home. The girls are excited about it. Me? Well, I'm on the fence but I hope it goes well.

Camp Week!

This week was Kershaw County Day Camp. The activities were the same as last year: archery, fishing and a nature hike. The only difference is this year they were actually able to fish; no rain this year. They enjoyed themselves and saw some friends they had made last year. One of them is planning on doing the next play at the Fine Arts Center, so I guess we'll see her again soon.

Jesse finished her book she received for her birthday on Wednesday. She is now starting the entire series over again.

Chloe is ready for the Battle of the Books tomorrow and I hope her team does well.

Jesse's birthday

As hard as it is for me to believe Chloe is eleven, it is more difficult to believe Jesse is now thirteen! It seems just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital. But here we are.

She refused to plan anything this year. She just wanted to do whatever whim set upon her for the day. She had talked about going out to IHOP for lunch, but in the end decided against it.

I think her day was rather set after she opened her presents that morning.

 

Over 2,000 pieces! She stayed in her pajamas all day, while working 12 hours to finish it. She has decided to keep it together, for awhile, and display it in her room. I really don't blame her.

She has not started the book yet, but I know by the end of the week she'll finish it.

At lunch, it was raining so she decided having her Dad pick-up lunch at Marco's would suit her fine.

She and Chloe baked her cake Friday; she and I finished it Saturday. It is an ode to National Ice Cream Sandwich day, which is the same day as her birhday. The icing is the "ice cream". It was really good and she did a good job putting it together.

I think overall she had a good day.

Congratulations, Chloe!

We found out today that Chloe has been chosen as Spotlight Volunteer. Jesse had that honor a few months back. They are both going to be recognized at an ice cream party for all the volunteers in August.

We are so proud them.

Celebrating both girls' birthdays

We went to Charlotte this weekend so Grandpa and Grandma could celebrate the girls' birthdays. We chose the date because it was between both dates. My parents surprised the girls with an awesome birthday cake made for just them.

Coo1, huh?!

Of course, the dogs were along for the trip. And of course Hank is getting more and more comfortable there. Rosie considers my parents home her home. I think Hank is getting there too.

It was a birthday, so there were presents.