August 2 - Steve and Avian worked on the chalices in the garage. The heatwave of almost two weeks was finally broken. It was MUCH cooler.
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| I made red sauce. Our supply was dangerously low. |
August 3 - Nick came up for Steve's belated birthday celebration. We had French Dip sandwiches, French fries and peach enchiladas. It was nice being together as a family again.
August 4 - I worked on preparing the firepit area for its makeover. Steve got the weed killer down and Val's friend, Mo, came down from Greensboro for a visit.
August 6 - The windshield on Avian's car was terrible. It looked like it had been sand blasted and when the sun was at a certain angle, you could not even see through it. Safelight came out and replaced it. While this was happening, I went to H&R Block to get our tax amendment done. The tax statement from Steve's shares of Incite come out in July.
August 8 - It is back to school for me. I am hopeful that this year will be a good one for everyone. We went to a new pizza place for dinner that night. It was okay.
August 9 - Avian wanted to go to the Rad Vintage Show. We got tickets for all of us to go together. It was another walk down memory lane. So many things from the 80s. It was fabulous. Avian found two older Carhartt jackets just like the ones they had been looking for. Back at home, Avian continued to work on the chalices. They are to the point of carving the designs (see pictures below). That night we went to the housewarming party for Marianne and her cousin, Chris. I had the privilege of helping them work on the improvements and it was fun to see everything all done.
August 10 - Steve and I went kayaking after church because the rain actually stopped for a couple of hours after 5 days of solid rain. We were not going to miss this opportunity.
August 13 - I had my annual visit with Dr. Moll. Let's just say that I was not as "boring" this time. My lipid panel came back abnormal. My LDLs were high and my HDLs were low. Let's just say that changes will be made.
August 16 - Steve went on a field trip to Klingspor in Hickory. I stayed home and continued the work on the firepit area. I got all the weeds pulled and the area releveled. When Steve got back, we went and got some supplies we would need to continue the project and then headed to the pool for some relaxation and floating.
August 18 - Val went back to work. The summer is almost officially over. I don't know how I feel about this.
August 19 - It was open house at Eastway Middle School and Val was very nervous about meeting all the parents, but she did really well and had a good time. I love watching her confidence grow.
August 24 - Avian helped get the firepit area put together as payment for us buying them some new shorts and shoes. I am so excited to get this area done so we can start having fire pit nights again. Leah and Thatcher brought over donuts and we chatted for a bit. We also got a good bye party planned before Avian headed back to school. The firepit will be used!!
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| Putting the pavers down. It is going to be awesome. |
August 25 - Val went to church in Greensboro with her friend Claire. Afterwards, Claire went with Val as moral support to get Val's ears pierced. Nick came up to ride his bike and we got to chat for a little bit. I miss the days of everyone being at home, but I love that Nick is enjoying being on his own. That night Steve and I went to the Boden's for dinner. It was fun to get to know them better.
August 27 - Val is adjusting to the new students this year. Some of them are having a hard time settling into the routine of a new school year. It is rough, but it will get better. Avian is finishing the chalices (pictures to come). Steve and I have been married for 32 years today.
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| The Ute bear with parts of Grandpa Weenig's shirts that I made for Eric and Kate and their new baby. |
August 28 - Avian and I mowed and edged our lawn and our new neighbors lawn. They move in over the weekend and we didn't want them to get a citation their first week in the house. I pulled weeds, brushed off the sand from the firepit area and moved the bricks off the patio (FINALLY!!)
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| The new fire pit area. |
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| There is even a serving area off to the side. |
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| The view from the bathroom window. |
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| Getting better. |
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| Almost done |
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| We are ready for Avian's party now. |
August 30 - Avian had all her friends come over for a cookout in our back yard. We roasted hotdogs and grilled hamburgers and ended the night by sitting around the camp fire. I always love having Avian's friends over and catching up with what they have been doing.
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