Here on this last Friday of August, I’m joining with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story to share five highlights from the week. This is more than “looking on the bright aside”: it’s a deliberate cultivation of gratefulness by looking at God’s hand in our days.
1. More family time. My oldest son was in town from the 13th through this last Sunday. We so enjoyed the time together, though it went by all too fast. Jesse had us over to his place Friday night for ginger pork that was so good. Then Saturday night we had pizza and games at our house. I loved this expression from Timothy as we played Poetry for Neanderthals.
And yes, the inflatable club Jesse is holding is part of the game. 🙂 You divide into teams, then take turns choosing cards and giving clues to get your teammates to guess what’s on your card. You can’t use any of the words on the card and you have to speak in one-syllable words. A person from the other team observes your card while it’s your turn, and if you make a mistake, they get to bop you with the club. 🙂 This game provides for lots of laughter.
2. Family photos. We try to get a picture when we’re all together. We just barely made this before it started raining.
3. Lovely weather. We’ve been in the high 70s this week, with lows overnight in the 50s and 60s. I know we’ll get back into the 90s before autumn arrives, but I’ll enjoy this weather while I can.
4. Time with Timothy when his parents had a meeting to go to. Watching him is different from when he was younger, but still fun.
5. A new air fryer/toaster oven combo wasn’t on my radar when my family asked for birthday gift ideas. But Jason and Mittu had recently gotten one, and it sounded so good, Jim got one for me. We had a small older one, but it was so small and noisy, we rarely used it. This one is big enough to make a whole meal in and runs much more quietly.
How was your week?
Stray Thoughts 
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend! 🙂
Thank you–you too!
What a fun time of family togetherness you’ve been blessed with, Barbara. Loved all of the pictures!
Your comment about the difference between watching Timothy when he was younger and his current age made me smile. Each and every stage they go through is so different and yet, there’s joy and pleasure to be found in each one.
Your new appliance sounds like a great gift from your husband!
I’ve found that with my own children as well. I liked them at every stage. 🙂 But sometimes I do miss those cute little ones.
That sounds like such a fun game! Did you get bopped? Timothy’s expression is so cute.
I’m so glad you had such a good time when Jeremy was here. Family time is the best. The family photo is so good. Jesse looks a lot different than the last time I saw him in person.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy your toaster oven/air fryer. My daughter has one and suggested one for me but I’d already bought my small air fryer.
Looking forward to our lunch. It’s been awhile.
Yes, I did get bopped once. 🙂
Oh my gosh!! My husband works from home on fridays and I called him down while I’m eating lunch and reading FFFs and said “look Dave, Taboo for cavemen!! ” LOVE it. we love taboo and this sounds so very similar. The expression on timothy’s face is priceless!!
Wonderful family photo!!
I’m glad you received a nice gift you can enjoy. Happy belated birthday!
We’ve had similar weather here in eastern NYS and it was only in the low 40s in the mountain area where I hiked last weekend!
Have a wonderful weekend Barbara.
I love Taboo, too, though we haven’t played it in a long time. This game is very similar except for the club and the one-syllable words.
Love all the family faves this week, Barbara. Love it that you all enjoy games together. That’s a great family photo with smiles all around (and that you beat the rain!).
Hope you have lots of fun with the new kitchen appliance. My biggest issue with air fryers is how challenging it can be to keep one clean (oil build-up is all too easy).
Yay for the whole family together! The game sounds hilarious and I’d love to watch you all playing 🙂
Our weather has been so nice too! I want it to last forever!
You’ll have to share some of your favorite air fryer recipes sometime. I got my mom’s and would like to use it.
I’m glad your oldest son was able to visit for some family time. Love the family photo!
I’ll ask my kids if they know about that game. (I think my expression would be about the same as Timothy’s)
And yes, the weather has been perfect! Willow