7 Quick Takes Friday

1.

Yesterday, the weather was nice enough to mow the lawn and do a bit of yard clean up.  Wow - it sure looks nice.  And I feel like I have such a jump on spring now.  Although, I woke up to a slight dusting of snow today, so it feels like we're back to winter, at least for now.

2.

I am enjoying the book Augustine Came to Kent much more the second time around.  I am reading it to Lil Guhl for one of her book reports.  Boyson also read it in the 4th grade, and I don't remember enjoying it as much.  I think he read most of it on his own and I only read parts to him;  maybe that's why.

3.

Wedding planning is hard.

4.

I promise never, ever, ever to bring home one of the Red Velvet cakes from Costco ever again unless I am having a large party.  That way I won't have to eat most of it myself.

5.

President Obama is visiting my husband's work campus today.  He probably will not get to see him as it is a very large place and security is very tight.  It would be neat to actually see the president in real life, and I thought about going over there with the kids, but it will be such a circus, and the chances of even catching a very small glimpse of him are probably minute.  We'll just stay home and write our book reports instead.

6.

I finally got around to making these fabulous Pumpkin Waffles for breakfast yesterday.  Boyson loved them!  I was surprised, as my kids tend to be very finicky lately.  He asked to have them again today.

7.
My husband went in for a pre-op appointment this morning for his knee.  He has a small cartilage tear that has been giving him some pain.  The surgery is scheduled for March 1st.  I think he is going to go ahead with it.  Please pray for all to go well and a speedy recovery.

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