Cherry Crest Field Trip

I went on Esther's field trip to Cherry Crest Farm in Lancaster County. Derek and I did their corn maze long before we had children, but this was my first time back. It was great. I'd love to take the whole family sometime.

What's even better is that it didn't rain like we expected. 

Today when I laced up my hiking boots, I noticed I should replace the laces. They are 18 years old, so I didn't think that was so bad.

 About an hour before we left the farm I realized I would not be buying shoelaces...instead I think I need new boots.

Substitute Grandparent

Our kids' schools had Grandparent's Day. I was the substitute grandparent.

At Evan's school we ate lunch in the cafeteria, and then he interviewed me in the classroom. Evan was glad to have Esther there, too.

I also attended Esther's. The preschool sang. I don't have any good shots of that without other children in the picture. 

Both Evan and Esther came home early for a special treat.

I gave Meghan the option for me to come in like normal and then leave early or for me to pick her up at the beginning of the event for a little date. She chose the date. We went to the farmers' market for lunch. Shopped for pants for her. Then to the coffee shop in town for a muffin and hot chocolate. It was great. But...no pictures.

Mookie and Lucy

If I'm only going to post here occasionally, you probably want to know more of what's happening with people than cats, but these cats are important.

Mookie is desperately loved by the children. He's easy to love because he's so cuddly and sweet when he isn't biting and clawing. 

Last week I came home and found the cats in close proximity without any hissing or growling. It was noteworthy.

Mookie is just six months old, but they really are about the same size. Last week he was also fixed; he seems much calmer.