Sunday - Just relax
Monday - WORK 5, Karate, Soccer VBS (S,J), Soccer Camp (D)
Tuesday - WORK?,  Soccer VBS (S,J), Co-op Registration Day, Soccer Camp (D)
Wednesday - WORK 5, Soccer VBS (S,J), Massage (L)
Thursday - WORK 5, Karate,  Soccer VBS (S,J), Soccer Camp (D)
Friday - WORK 5,  Soccer VBS (S,J), Soccer Camp (D)
Saturday - Book Club (Shakespeare in the Park!)
Sunday -

James had a good time at his nature camp. He liked the canoes the best. The class was small and he knew several kids from co-op and soccer. He reconnected with a boy that was in Spanish class and they'd like to get together sometime.

James and Suzy wanted to go to VBS this week at the church we sometimes attend and it turned out to be a very nice VBS, although very small. So they were there 3 hours each night. Suzy missed the last night because she was invited to spend the night with a friend.

David and I went on Saturday afternoon with friends to see Captain America -a GREAT movie! We went out to dinner afterwards and had a nice time.

Karate on Monday was "ninja training" - kind of a fun day instead of training. But Thursday, headquarters canceled classes due to the Excessive Heat Warning. So we only had karate one time. We skipped the karate picnic in favor of getting some things done around the house. It's not often we have a Saturday free and so we completed some long overdue chores. We need to work hard through the next month to get ready for testing at the end of August.

This week brings more VBS for James and Suzy. It's the annual Soccer Camp/VBS that we have done for a few years now. David also has soccer camp 4 nights this week - it's soccer conditioning and not so much fun, really; so keep him in your prayers as it's going to be very hot and probably humid.

Our homeschool co-op registration is Tuesday - a full day for me as I will be there the whole time working. It's nice to see all our friends from co-op, many of whom we don't see during the summer. Plus we get to meet the new families and see what classes everyone is choosing.

And Wednesday - I get my first massage ever! There's a massage school in Lapeer and they charge just $10! Bob has been there twice.

I completed week 5 of my 10K training, though the heat meant I didn't do as much exercise as I intended. I did my first full 4 mile run though with a few bits of walking. I'm getting there! I picked a 10K the first weekend of October, so I am on track with training and I will probably give myself another week or two of repeats so I am ready at the right time.

We're considering a trip to Lake Michigan - will it be camping or a hotel? Or will we decide on Lake Huron instead? Or Mackinac? Gotta nail that down here soon. We have one free weekend before the end of summer. It actually wasn't free, but I un-committed myself from something I didn't really need to do and made it free. So we will travel SOMEPLACE that weekend!

Writing, Shopping, Camping

Last night I had a really boring job at work with quite a few SECONDS of downtime between cycles. So, I grabbed my notebook and WROTE. I haven't been able to do that much at work lately because of the tasks I've been given.

Anyway, I wrote 7 longhand pages of a scene for Forget-me-not (my November novel). It's the missing scene I never got around to writing. Not sure it's quite done, but at least the bulk of it is there. Now I need to squeeze it into place.

I also wrote 13 pages of a new book. No, it's not the "Love Inspired"-type romance I was planning to write. That one just wasn't "alive" to me. This one is set in the 1940's and the main character is a woman whose husband is away at war and she has taken a factory job (think Rosie the Riveter). Yes, it is a romance, but not the typical one - at least I hope not. Now I need to do some research on the 1940's, as my memories of the show Homefront aren't quite enough. lol

Took James to the nature center this morning for his field school and will have to go back and get him soon. Then I went on to the thrift store and Walmart. David needed some stuff for camp - unmentionables, socks, toiletries, shorts, etc... I also got groceries. It's good to get groceries during the day because when I come home, the kids can unload the car and put away the purchases! :-)

James and Suzy had their first session of soccer camp last night too. Heard that it went well, but James ended up with a blister on his toe and today it hurts. Hopefully it doesn't get worse at field school. Pray for his toe, if you think of it. This is NOT the week for James to have an injury!

Yes, David is going to camp. It's junior high camp at our denomination's local campground. He thought he wanted to go months ago, then he changed his mind, then he changed it back just in time! lol I think it will be good for him. I went to sleepaway camp at about the same age - once after 7th grade to YMCA camp and once after 8th grade to Christian camp. I do remember a lot about those weeks!

The weather is gorgeous again today! Tomorrow and Thursday are supposed to be about 90 and there is a chance of thunderstorms.