2024 :: week 36

September 1

We had a great Sunday! After church our ward hosted a "Linger Longer." The ward provided sandwiches and everyone brought sides. We took mint oreos and caprese skewers--cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil with a pretzel. The Githins and missionaries shared a table with us and we visited with them a bit about life. We went to dinner at my parents and then to the Wolf's for dessert. It was a very social Sunday, which the extroverted Johns want more often. 

September 2

We had a low-key Labor Day. Will worked at the pool in the early afternoon. Mikey & Tyler came over to play with Elliott & Miles. We finished off the pool season with an evening swim at Tomahawk. We picked up some Papa Johns pizza and stayed until close. Another "summer" is officially in the books.

September 3

Miles is in his drawing era. He loves to draw. We keep a caddy of art supplies in the kitchen cupboard and his is frequently asking me to get it down for him. He drew this extremely flattering picture of me and was so proud when he gave it to me that I had to hold in my laughter.

September 4

Wednesday evening was busy. The Lauren had mutual and Elliott had Activity Days at Shawnee Mission Park. Miles and I hung out at SMP during Elliott's activity rather than go home for 15 minutes, then turn around and drive back to pick him up. We had fun at the inclusive park. We found this orange structure and Miles had to climb it because it was "orange day" in kindergarten. Oh, and because he is Miles and even though he is only a few weeks removed from wearing a cast he likes to live on the edge and climb everything.

September 5

The YM gathered at BroCo's house Thursday evening to watch the Chiefs take on the Ravens. 

September 6

Lauren had her first game with the Storm on Friday evening. This new team has been a bit of a struggle. The Pink Thunder team leaves very big soccer shoes to fill, and this team doesn't come close to filling those shoes. But--they have taken her in, don't get mad when she doesn't play on Sunday, and allow Lauren to scratch her soccer itch this fall. Lauren played well, even though the team lost by a fair amount.

September 7

Elliott had a baseball game Saturday afternoon. He played well. Tony is helping as much as he can with the team this year and now wears a "coach' jersey.