I'm told the weatherman said that today would be a "perfect day."  And it was.  Sunshine.  82.  Barely a cloud.  A bit of sunburn to show for it.  We hung out at my uncle's while 14yods volunteered, then I went to pick him up, he treated us all to McD's, and we swam all afternoon.  The water temp was wonderful.  I didn't even get that cringe as I stepped in to waist level, like I usually do.  The kids had a great day, and enjoyed having their cousin around.  She came home with us from a family b-day party Monday evening and will go home tomorrow.  It's been good.  Thought it was a fairly relaxing day -- after swim, picked up dh, then fixed dinner and had couple's small group -- my arthritis is acting up, so I "popped some pills" and I'll be off to bed momentarily.

I think we're going blueberry picking on Saturday instead of working on the new place.  I think we all need a Saturday off.  Though I had a list of tasks I wanted accomplished, the kids have been looking forward to picking since last year, so we should have a good time.

I'd appreciate your prayers for our financial situation, as DH's work has been sort of closed for over a week now.  He was off all last week, all but two days this week, and is only "on call" for next week.  This is a big hit financially, and I'd covet your lifting us up in prayer for God's provision.  He never fails.  I need to be faithful and trust.

Tomorrow morning I'll try to get these piles of clothing out of my living room and then the kids have dentist appointments in the afternoon.  DH will work late tomorrow.

For those of you checking out my used book sale, sorry that I haven't added more.  DH still has to go through his cookbooks, but rest assured that some great books will be posted, hopefully soon.  (Next week is VBS, and he's cooking dinner for staff every night, but hopefully he can make some progress on that front.)

Blessings,

Barb