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Sunday Matters: I Kept a Secret

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Sunday Matters

Last weekend we had a special visitor. Our son made the trip from Orlando so he could spend a little time with us and take us to Disneyland and California Adventure. I could not mention it here because he wanted to surprise his sister and boy, did he.

Evan at California Adventure.
Hamming it up at California Adventure.

She had NO idea he was coming. I picked him up at the airport last Friday, took him for tacos because apparently Orlando does not have good tacos, and then I took him home where we hung out for a little while before heading to dinner at IN N OUT which he also missed.

The Girl and Boy at California Adventure.
Brother and Sis together again. At least for a weekend.

The next day we hit the parks which was cool because with him being in the Disney College Program, perks were to be had. I also rode that giant Ferris wheel. I am not afraid of heights but I do not like to slide around but the kids wanted to be in the car that slid around and you know what? It was good.

The Family at California Adventure.
Us at California Adventure.

I usually try to take pics but those tacos… I managed to have a bad shrimp taco. I was battling food poisoning the entire weekend. Ugh.

Even with us shutting the park down, his visit was much too short. We took him back to the airport the very next day because he had to return to work but he will be home for good on July 26th.

Right Now:

About to head to church. Not sure what is going on later. Technically my small group has a concert to attend but it’s optional so I’m not sure what the plan is.

This Week:

Nothing but work. We are having a heat wave though so probably just to work and back. I like to go out in the evenings when I have an evening free but when it’s hot, you just want to stay in.

Reading:

I started Visible Empire right before my son came to visit but reading about a plane crash when your kid is about to board a plane is not good timing. I picked it up again a few days ago and immediately got into it.

Watching:

I really gotta catch up on Better Call Saul because the new season starts soon and I want to watch it with The Hub.

Making:

I have stuff to make curry chicken but we’ve been eating the July 4th leftovers. I swear, I cooked enough for ten people.

Grateful for:

The short visit my son was able to make. We go to Disneyland all the time but seeing it from a cast member’s perspective is really cool.

He’s been gone since January if you can believe it. In some ways it’s gone very quickly. When he returns on July 26th he has a dental appointment and jury duty to look forward to. He has to get it out of the way before school starts.

What’s going on with you?

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Sunday Matters: Transitioning Into Summer

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Sunday Matters

We have a little bit of a lull before volleyball camp picks up again and summer school is about to start so I am transitioning from a crazy spring into a not-so-crazy summer. I even wrote-up my summer reading list which will post on Monday. Nothing like a summer reading list to kick the season off right.

Right Now:

Not much going on today. Maybe we’ll go to brunch!

This Week:

My daughter is taking history through independent learning so she can get a jump on next year. Anything to ease her schedule. She has to go in on Tuesdays and Thursdays so that starts this week.

My life group will be discussing a book called Soul Keeping on Tuesday over dinner. We are only discussing Part 1 for now but the book is really good if you’ve been neglecting yourself in any way and sadly I have. As you might have noticed I double-booked myself so I shall run The Girl to her appointment, leave the Hub there to finish up and then take off for my group.

Reading:

For fun I am reading The Dante Chamber. Super easy to fall into. I should be done with it soon.

Watching:

My church is hosting a series right now called “At the Movies” and last week they showed a clip from the movie Lion. We came home, pulled it up on Netflix and cried our eyes out while watching it. It was so good. Have you seen it?

Making:

It’s been a slow week so I had time to cook a few dinners. Nothing that fancy. I made this Chicken Parmesan thing but all the cheese fell off in the pan! There went the crispy coating. The next day I made this Cheeseburger Mac thing. It was good but probably not a repeat player.

Grateful for:

I am grateful to have some down time. It’s not like I am doing a lot with it but just staying home is a luxury.

What’s the one must-do thing you have on your list this summer? There is one museum I have yet to visit. I hope to visit the Skirball Cultural Center this summer.