The Shafferland Shuffle

We've had a good week here in Shafferland, and we're looking forward to another good one! Fair week is coming up!!

* Last Sunday morning, I staffed a table at our church to help spread the word about women's ministry opportunities. It felt like the old days of working radio; I loved it! I also had to include the picture of Ryan with his cream cheese frosting. (If you listened to the podcast, you know exactly what that's about.) And Sunday night was the final night of the patriotic program Ryan and I were part of. We had such a great time being involved in that this year!

* Ryan sent me a text on Monday...he was so excited that our friend dropped off a whole container of snacks just for him! (These are scotcharoos, but we call the smoochies...long story.) I worked at home all day (with Braeya's "help"), and that night, we went to visit one of our friends who is sick. I realized on the way there that perhaps I hadn't chosen the best mug for visiting the ill.

* Tuesday was our 79th monthiversary, and I spent the afternoon baking cut out cookies! (Not a quick activity, by any means, is it?) That evening we had a training meeting at church, so we celebrated our monthiversary by going out for custard after the meeting ended.

* I finished up the cookie project Wednesday morning and sent it to work with Ryan for his carry in! That evening, I stayed home, but Ryan went to his dad's for his final night of work. Can you believe it? He's all done! He got home in time for us to take a quick walk, and I thought the row of flags was a perfect sight on the eve of the 4th!

* Thursday, of course, was the 4th, and Ryan worked the morning, but we were able to spend the rest of the day together! We went out for dinner and watched fireworks over the lake. Once the hot sun went down, the weather was perfect and our spot was perfect. Loved the whole night!

* Guess who ended up with poison ivy this week? Poor Ryan. We went out grocery shopping Friday night - with his poison ivy sleeve and all. When we got home from our chores, I scrapbooked, Braeya watched Andy Griffith, and Ryan took a much-needed nap. (He had planned to mow, but it started POURING the moment we arrived home. Guess we'll mow another day!)

* And that brings us to yesterday! We had some friends come visit from out of town, and we had a blast! Their kids hadn't been to our house before, so I turned it into a hotel and restaurant. We took them to the park to burn off some energy and stayed out until it was almost dark. A fun and successful day, I think!