sherriknits

Kenny had to go to Oregon this weekend for a funeral. Part of the changes in our lives now that the kids are getting older is working all of this out with making sure Tyler is covered. We went back and forth over whether or not I should go or whether or not he should just take Tyler. Kenny had taken this week off and he wanted to just have some down time even though he had dozens of things to do at the church here and there. He did end up getting some time on his own and I was thankful for that. I really thought he needed to just take this trip down the coast by himself and have that time driving in his Jeep and it all worked out so he could. His best friend from high school (best man in our wedding) called earlier in the week and told us his son had been killed in an accident and even though it would have been nice for me to go, it just seemed this was one of those times he should have the freedom to do what he needed to do.

It was a pretty emotional weekend for him but he did take time to go find some other old friends who we’d heard were going to be camping just a little south of Lincoln City where he was headed. He actually drove down to the park and found them! I’m not sure if it’s a girl thing or what but I’m really big on connecting and staying connected to people and I feel like I’m constantly urging him to do the same. Well, he was so thrilled at his time with them, it was like old home week and it took the edge of the sadder reason he’d gone down there.

Anyway, I was looking forward to having some time Saturday night just relaxing but the kids told me they’d planned a Mariner’s party and they were all meeting here for a barbecue and watch the game. They assured me it would be just fine if I put on my pj’s and did whatever I’d planned. Ummm, yeah. lol

I do love the Mariner’s and the kids did a great job with barbecuing and putting together a meal! I did nothing bugt eat. I told Ben for all he’d done, though, that I’d do the dishes for him since he’d even bought much of the food. We had fun.

Tyler enjoys everyone so much. He really enjoyed helping with the cooking.

Yep, that’s one of my aprons, and yes, it’s on backwards. You might notice that he dressed himself…..love the combo.

here’s the back view when Rhianna and missy Mayah showed up.

After dinner, Kyle found him watching tv and who knows where he pulled this out from!

That’s Ben in the pic,not Kyle.

Maybe it’s time to get rid of this coat, but he’d never wear it when it fit.

The other day the marching band went by and I couldn’t run out there so we could walk along for awhile so I made him stay on the porch. We can always tell when Spring is here because they’re out several times a week practicing.

Kenny should be home any time so I’m going to knit for a few minutes before he pulls up, almost done with my project!

Tags: my life