Super Saturday

Today I dragged myself out of bed to run and shower before dashing out with Lydia to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. The minute we got back from our errands, I ran inside for my crock pot and a box for the food drive, loaded the car, and took off for church. Today was “Super Saturday,” which is the day women in the Relief Society get together to do service projects, learn new skills, and eat lunch.

While I was quilting and learning quick-bread tips, Abe was spending quality time with his dad and the girls. Because today was a gorgeous day, they spent hours walking around outside, and when I came home, Abe was just about to take the girls on another walk to one of our neighbor’s play sets. I vacillated between joining them and practicing the piano, but then I thought that if I actually do the May competition, I need to get cracking. So I stayed behind and looked at the pretty day through the window.

Because I am dying to go upstairs and read my scriptures and more of The Paris Wife, here are the pictures from today:

Lydia picked every item of clothing she wore today. Normally I reserve the right to veto her outfit selections, but today I just thought, "why not?" ...and she turned out just fine!
Lydia picked every item of clothing she wore today. Normally I reserve the right to veto her outfit selections, but today I just thought, “why not?” …and she turned out just fine!
This is how piano practice often goes.
This is how piano “practice” often goes.
Karin and Jay came over for a late birthday celebration with Mary.
Karin and Jay came over for a late birthday celebration with Mary. Lydia helped Mary open one of her presents, and Abe was trying to get her to smile for the camera while she did so. This grimace was the best she could manage.
Mary loved her new presents.
Mary loved her new presents.
She loves the monkeys in this book.
She loves the monkeys in this book.
Once again, we had a to-die-for sunset. This photo does not begin to do it justice, but I took it just the same.
Once again, we had a to-die-for sunset. This photo does not begin to do it justice, but I took it just the same.
The girls watching the sunset.
The girls watching the sunset.