Sunday BBQ

Today Bonnie, Mike & Jose came over for dinner. It felt so good to have them over and we talked and laughed for hours (we missed Hayley, Sandy & Mindy, Moises & Mia). It has been way too long since we have gotten together and it felt good to get caught up on all the news...
Jose got to spend time with 'his girls' (his words for Lindsey & Katie), Ashlee made a disturbingly thin hamburger patty, Bonnie surprised me with cherry chocolate chip ice cream and Conrad is officially a walker.

The only time it was slightly quiet was when Bonnie told us the story of defrosting a frozen little pinkie (dead mouse) in the microwave for her snake and it exploded. It left a disturbing picture in our minds that we will not be so quick to forget. I will spare you the details. No one can tell a story like Bonnie and make us laugh so much. It was a good day.
-Brenda

What would you do for $50?

In hind sight, I could have offered Lindsey $10. She would have grabbed at it. She is after all a hungry student. Yesterday she dropped by with new shoes from Target. I asked her if she would wear them to church with the elastic and price tag still attached for $50. Yes! she replied.
The rules?
Bring me proof on your camera
Elastic & price tag must remain attached

When she stopped by for dinner with pictures in hand, she was pleased as can be and seemingly $50 richer. Of course I noticed the price tag was not attached so we are working out a payout price of perhaps $35. We are still in negotiations. The thoughts of Lindsey taking little baby steps at church brings a smile to my face. I have a feeling there will be another day, another dollar in her future as I begin to test the limits of Lindsey.
- Brenda