I’m actually backing up to Wednesday because that’s when things really started rolling.
Party in the Lot
Our church hosted its annual Party in the Lot—a giant back-to-school bash. We filled the parking lot (and gym) with blow-ups, ponies, face painting, hair spray painting, a DJ and dance party, popcorn, pop-ice, and even a free hamburger/chicken finger meal. Everything is free, which means we usually draw close to 800 people from our church and the community. It’s one of the highlights of the year, and our Wednesday night ministries always kick off strong afterward.
This year I worked three shifts:
First shift: Registration tent.
Second shift: Popcorn booth (we stuffed what felt like a million bags beforehand—I took the picture, so of course I’m not in it).
Third shift: Supervising a bounce house for the pre-K through first graders. Whew—those little ones have endless energy! No photos!
DJ Sillz kept the dance floor packed, and it wasn’t just kids—moms and grandmoms joined in too.
Thursday
Mark went to the farm, and I headed to work. Afterward I met three friends for dinner at SoHo Taco. Normally six of us meet, but one friend was out of town caring for her dad after surgery. Her husband joined, and since both Mark and our other friend’s spouse were away, we laughed that we’d probably start rumors showing up without them!
After dinner, we walked to the Homewood Theater for the opening show—a musical evening, kind of cabaret style. Mark doesn’t enjoy this type of performance, so it was just as well he stayed at the farm to keep working on his kitchen and bedroom at the farm. (I’m so proud of all he’s done there!)
Friday
Work again (not my usual day to be in the office) —Ministry Fair Sunday falls under my job description, so my co-worker and I decorated tables and prepped as much as possible.
That night, Mark and I went out with our neighbors to The Front Porch. The place was packed—we waited about 30 minutes for a table—but the food and conversation were worth it. Walking back to the car, the sky was absolutely stunning.
Saturday
Finally, a day at home! I think it drives Mark crazy when I want to stay in, but after running nonstop all week, it felt wonderful.
I baked two pans of brown sugar brownies for the ministry fair, made hummingbird food, cleaned house, and even booked a Thursday dinner reservation for Mark’s birthday. (Confession: I don’t love house cleaning!)
Dinner was fresh fish—Halibut for me, Salmon for Mark. Both were from his last Alaska trip, which made the meal even more special.
Sunday
Sunday mornings are always workdays for me. I filled balloons, added final touches to the gym, and helped host throughout the morning.
By Sunday night, I was exhausted. I propped my feet up more than once on Sunday afternoon.
What a whirlwind of a week!
What did you do this weekend?
That was a busy weekend and I'd have needed to prop my feet up too. Fresh halibut! What a treat! Enjoy your week : )
ReplyDeleteHalibut is so good!!
DeleteYou are always so busy, even on your day off!! I am not crazy about cleaning house either, but it needs to be done and I am blessed to have a house to clean (and know you are too)! Have a good week ahead!
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