Item #1: Mari Alice has been sleeping through the night (10pm-6am) for 3 nights. Ahh....let's just enjoy that great news for a minute.........
#2: Philip (accompanied by Ashli) harvested a doe this evening. When he pointed out the deer on top of the hill, Ashli stuck her fingers in her ears and said "Shoot it, Daddy...shoot it, Daddy!" He did. She removed her fingers and said, "Good job, Daddy....good job." It's been several hours and he is still basking in the triumph and praise.
#3: We had a tremendously busy week so it's Saturday night and my house is a mess. BUT everyone's clothes are laid out for early service, and all meals for tomorrow are already prepared. (Luke spent a couple hours of "quality time" in the kitchen with me this morning and we cooked ahead. Big fun.)
#4: Landen slept in until he felt like getting up, then did zero school and played outside all day...until he helped his dad and brother gut a deer. We believe he lived his ideal day.
#5: Ardyn announced today she would like a horse.
#6: James......yes, James.....well that's a whole blog in itself.
#7: I am great. My house is a mess (did I mention that?) but I refer you back to item #1. 'nuf said.
