We woke up early this morning to start making breakfast. Robert had to make a quick trip to the grocery store to get a few things we were lacking. Once he was back, Melinda and got to work. Ally had already gotten things ready to make the biscuits, but we had to wait to put them into the oven until Robert was back from the store. I texted my mom and dad to see if they wanted to come over to have breakfast with us. Mom was out walking around the lake and dad was outside mowing the grass. Dad texted back saying that he would make it over but that mom wouldn't.
When we had everything prepared, we got the table set and sat down to enjoy breakfast. After we were done, Dad helped Robert and I move the t.v. cabinet inside so we could finally get it completely finished and set up. We were able to get everything set up except for the two main cabinet doors and the glass inset on the smaller side door. We made a few modifications to the original construction which is why we were unable to complete it. I am so excited to finally have it inside and set up.....AH! It's done!.....well, sort of.
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| Robert working on one of the cabinets |
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| The final product...well, almost final. Final for now, at least. |
Since we had such a large breakfast, we didn't eat lunch before leaving for Abigail's game. Her coach emailed yesterday saying he would not be at the game and needed someone to fill in as coach. Robert has a coaches card, so he volunteered to coach the team. Abigail was very excited to have her daddy as her coach again. The game went very well. We won 13-1 and Abigail had three of those goals. Robert told her that if she used some of her moves (soccer skills that she learns during practices) we would go for snow cones after the game. She used lots of her moves!!! There's nothing wrong with a little bribery. ;0)
We went to a really good snow cone place in Rockwall called Bahama Bucks. The car ride home was very quiet as everyone was enjoying their treat.
When we got home, everyone retreated to their quiet places to relax before we headed to church. Just before we left for the game, I went outside to check the mail, and guess what was waiting on the front porch....Melinda's new Kindle!!! She was so excited! It wasn't suppose to arrive until Monday, so it was such a wonderful surprise. She was able to get it plugged in before we left so that it would be charged by the time we returned home.
Each summer, the church hosts a horseshoe tournament in honor of a Knights of Columbus and long time church member who recently passed away. He loved playing horseshoes and now this tournament is named after him. They have free hot dogs, chips, drinks, snow cones, and popcorn for everyone. The tournament is open to anyone over 18, but is played by mostly the men of the parish. There are several who play every year and there is always a lot of friendly competition and between the guys. Robert and my dad both played but ended up on different teams.
A view of three of the horseshoe pits. They play in teams of two and the first team to 21 wins
Robert showing Melinda how to 'pitch' a horseshoe
Melinda holding a horseshoe
Melinda had the opportunity to talk to one of our parish members who is from New York. She loved listening to him talk and laughed and laughed at his accent. This guy is a real character and loves to make jokes, so he played it up for Melinda and even bought her a raffle ticket for the main 50/50 drawing at the end of the evening. Robert and his partner made it to the third round before being eliminated. The girls were tired and ready to go way before he was done, so they went home with Tita. Robert and I stayed until the end before heading home.
Melinda was still up, playing with her new Kindle. She is so in love!!! It is exactly what she was wanting and I am so happy that she got it today.
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