We went to church with Logan, because he was reading the lesson for the day at his church. We thought the way it was put in the service was lovely. Shawn came from the choir and joined Logan at the microphone. She led the congregation in prayer after he read the lesson.
Mid-afternoon, the neighbors met in the street for a cook-out. This photo includes everyone who was there. There was no favoritism, just a distant shot that showed no one to advantage. We had a wonderful time being able to mingle freely. It was the first time we had seen Frankie in over a year, because of COVID 19.
David and Logan played the card game Set, taking time out to eat a few bites. They hadn’t played against each other for weeks, and they were merciless. After the party broke up, they let me find a few sets in several games as they continued the fierce competition in our house.
After dark, Shawn and Logan brought chairs to our driveway and joined us to watch lovely fireworks set off by neighbors up the mountain. That was a lovely close to a very pleasant day.
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Sounds like such a lovely day. The boys look very intense playing the game!
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I doubt David and Logan heard anything going on around them. They were that focused!
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What a lovely celebration Anne!
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It is wonderful when kids get to take part in the service. I think it demystifies the service for them and certainly makes them understand they are welcome at worship.
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Good neighbors are worth a whole lot.
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We have always been blessed with marvelous neighbors, and we don’t take that for granted.
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Happy Fourth!! Glad everyone had a lovely time. I watched fireflies from the window. It was cool.
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I love your quiet celebration.
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Neighborhood party, love it!
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I’m glad y’all had so much fun together!
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We’ve never had a depressing party!
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I’m going to have to look up that game and see if I can find it to play with the grandchildren. They do look very focused as they play. I love the photo of Logan reading in church. Sweet!
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The Set game is marvelous for most ages. We ordered Logan’s from Amazon.
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I will definitely check it out. Thanks!
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Anne, Thanks so much. I found it in a flash, ordered it, and it will be here very quick.
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That’s great. I’d love to know if it goes over well with your family.
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I’ll let you know.
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Sounds like a good time was had by all; David and Logan look engrossed in their game.
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There was an invisible bubble around David and Logan. They were not aware of what was going on around them.
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I thought so from the picture. They were enjoying the Set game for sure.
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So nice! Everyone fully vaccinated? Here too, as you saw from my wedding pics, SUCH a relief, finally, to mingle and hug!!
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I really missed hugs! Nearly everyone on our street has been vaccinated. Everyone in our house has been, as have all our relatives.
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