dear old dad

my dad is a wonderful person.  hard working, intelligent, loving, and wise-- he is a prime example of fatherhood and priesthood.  I appreciate the connections we have through music, the way he adores my mother, and his unwavering support for me.  I love his sense of humor, his practicality, and his determination.  I love the way he persists at his goals, and constantly tries new ways to become a better person.  he is a teacher, a "pop", a musician, a friend, and a leader.  I love you dad!  happy father's day.

if there were ever a time to win something, it would be now.

Do you ever enter those giveaways that bloggers periodically do?  On occasion, I'll enter when it looks cool, or when I'm trying to support local businesses.  But today while checking up on one of my favorite blogs, I found this.  I don't think I've ever wanted to win something so badly!  You should enter, and then take me with you if you win.

cheers.

first rites of summer

well folks, we made it.

the last two weeks of school were busy busy: alice in wonderland celebration, spelling bee, talent show, astronomy field trip, finishing, cleaning.  oh how I love those kids.  we went up for a quick stint at the cabin, which was wonderful as usual.

school was officially out on June third, and boy, does it feel great.  I spent all morning gardening yesterday,  and all afternoon cleaning my house.  samuel is a champ and did all of the things I don't like to do like mop and trim the rosebush and scrub the toilet.  tonight we made hamburgers and corn on the cob, and went for a walk before it got too dark.  summertime is here!  (and it feels especially worthwhile when you've got tomatoes, peppers and geraniums planted, a clean and peaceful house, and great things on the calendar).

happy june.