Everyone was up early for a very busy Saturday.
Robert had a meeting concerning one of his websites, so we stayed home to finish getting ready for the day. When he returned home, we were all ready and waiting for him to begin the rest of our day.
First, we made a quick stop at Wal-Mart to get a gift for a birthday party we were invited to. Robert and I ran in while the girls stayed in the car. Once we were done, we headed to Sunnyvale for the party. The party was for a four year old little boy and his party was shark themed. They even had a giant shark balloon that was powered by a remote control. The table was set with all sorts of candies for the guests to fill as they were leaving the party. The food table contained a shark shaped watermelon that was filled with lots of different types of fruits. Melinda was amazed at how detailed everything was. This was very characteristic of the hostess. She is meticulously organized and throws the best parties. She and I are very similar in that we prefer for things to be very organized and routine.
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| The shark themed candy table |
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| The shark watermelon with fruit |
We had to leave the party early in order to make it to Abigail's soccer game on time. We made it to the field a few minutes early and she and Robert practiced just a little bit before the coach arrived. Once the previous game had ended, the girls headed onto the field to begin warm ups. Unfortunately, this game didn't go our way. We lost 5-2.
After the game was over, we headed home to start getting ready for church. Robert was scheduled to be the lecture and I was to be one of the Eucharistic Ministers. Ally was also to be an alter server and Dad was helping as an usher. That left Melinda and Abigail to hold our seats as we each were up and down during different parts of the service. I'm glad that Melinda has been able to see us all volunteering at church. We feel it is very important to give back to the church with our various 'talents'.
Once church was over, we decided to have dinner at a local Mexican food restaurant called Christina's. Dad went with us and we visited and ate until we could talk and eat no more.
Melinda and I were signed up to participate in a painting class with one of the art teachers from the school district. I have attend the classes several times before and was super excited about taking Melinda to the class with me. The teacher is the same one that taught the girls earlier in the summer for their art camp. She is a phenomenal artist and teacher.
Robert dropped us off at the arts center and we went in and found our seats. The teacher introduced Melinda as the person who traveled the furthest to attend the class. YAH! She began giving us our paints and started the instructions. Melinda was very nervous to paint the picture that was hanging on the wall, but I promised her that our teacher was great and would help us get through it.
After a few hours, we had both finished our paintings. We had such a wonderful time and I think we both did an amazing job. Melinda and I both loved seeing everyones' paintings. They each followed the same instructions, but every one of the paintings turned out just a little bit different. We had a great time!
Melinda's blank canvas before any painting began
Melinda is beginning her beach sunset sky. Looks good!
The sunset, ocean, and beach. All she's missing is the sun.
The finished product!!!
Here are some of the paintings.
Robert came by to pick us up and we were home and in bed in now time. It was truly a tiring, yet enjoyable, day.
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