Surprises and Grandparents

October 5, 2007- Hart Update

Harts Come: Grandma and Grandpa Hart came to help us with a crazy work weekend last week. We were able to get all the carpets shampooed, dismantle the ruined canopy, mow the lawns, trim all the bushes and roses, shampoo and scrub out the car, plant new flowers in the front, etc. I am sure I missed some things, but we got so much done and it felt GREAT!!! Thanks Hal and Corey for all the great help!!

Surprise of the week: So, the doorbell rang on Monday night. Bob and I were in the middle of the Prison Break Season Finale. When I went up to open the door, I found my MOM on the doorstep. You should have seen my face. I couldn’t figure out where she had come from. What a FUN surprise!!! (She was able to tag along with a family coming up for a horse auction in Waverly, 40 minutes from here)

It was so great because I had just finished my final that afternoon and was actually free for the first time in months. So, Tuesday, we just hung out and had a relaxing day. I woke up from a nap to the smell of warm, fresh baked cookies. Wow! On Wednesday, she helped me go shopping for work clothes and after MANY hours, I actually found 3 tops. Whoo-hoo, success! We went out to lunch with Bob and came home for a nice relaxing rest of the day.

On Thursday, mom and I watched the movie “Glory” so I could finish my last history paper. I HIGHLY recommend that movie. It was an amazing true story. If you haven’t seen it yet, go rent it! That evening we got to go see Marisa’s last home volleyball game and then all went out to dinner at Pancheros. Then we went to target to try to find Halloween costumes, but had no luck. Then we went to the movies. Mom, Marisa, and I saw “Harry Potter” and Bob took the younger 3 to “Transformers”. We had so much fun, but didn’t make it home until 10:30, so we were all VERY tired this morning.

I am subbing today. There is a student teacher here so I basically get to play on the computer all day! This is how every day should be! J Mom leaves tomorrow for Utah. It is been so fun to have her here. Thanks for coming mom!!

Marisa is finishing volleyball season and loves it. She is getting really good. Chamber orchestra is going great, even though she has to be there by 6:45 AM! School is going well and I think she is really looking forward to the weekend and sleeping in.

Kayla started the Golf Club (6 days after school) and the school dance team. She will also have early morning rehearsals. She is also considering joining the drama team when golf is over. She is also still doing band. I am excited that she is getting involved in many fun things and loving middle school.

Tyler is starting the new Linn Grove choir. He is so excited about it. He also has a birthday coming up.

Alayna loves kindergarten! They even made homemade applesauce recently. She was also in charge of snack day this week and got to bring a book to share.

Until next week…