Crafts for the AGD girls

Meggar made these "Smartie Pants" for the AGD girls living in her dorm and hung them on doors the first week of class.  So cute!  I forgot to post them in August.  But I'm looking forward to visiting her on campus this afternoon.

And I'm feeling crafty.  I made key fobs for her and her suitemate in Red, Yellow, and Green!  With a little help from Damon and Captain's dremmel tool, they fit together nicely and easily.  And I think they will work great for her room key and piano practice key and car key--all of which I've seen hanging by loose pony-tail holders!

Life Purpose and Class Ring

Dorito has gone back and forth all day between writing his "Life Purpose" paper for the Eagle Scout application and designing a class ring.  Think hard, dream a little -- think hard, dream a little...  He had a few too many run-on sentences at first. But his writing has improved over the years.  June birthstone is purple and he is still considering a future at K-State so that works out.  Is he already a Junior?!

Stress at Work

Captain is under a heavy load at work. Maybe he needs to work the "Boundaries" book instead of me?!?!  He flies his equal share, but he also tackles all the management and supervision and communication necessary for the seven employees in his department.  I think he will have to fire someone by the end of the week, which is difficult for a man whose been unemployed before and has a heart for families. But there is also a missing link called work ethic. It's already so lacking in our American culture that some people feel they are excused for never developing that habit.

One Hockey Game per Year

The NHL only comes to Kansas City once a year for a pre-season hockey game. My boys are psyched!  Captain has tickets in the Sprint Center/Herzog suite, where there's plenty of good food, drinks, and desserts.  (Polar Bear and Winger with friends Josh and Austin cheered for Malkin.)  The night was made even better when the Penguins won after the overtime period and a shootout! Captain said the most significant e part was watching post-game match-up of the KU v. MU hockey clubs (who are good, but looked SLOW by comparison to the professional players).

Twin Brother Saints

Legend has it these brothers were twins and charitable physicians.

As we celebrate their Feast Day today, we are mindful of the blessings that come our way by having twins in the family. Captain was picking up pucks from under the trash bins and remarking how often they play hockey together in the garage. I try to keep their arguments to a minimum lest they bicker like an old married couple: "Oh, twin?!" --- "What, honey?" (giggle) How appropriate that the Gospel reading today (from Luke 9:46-50) is about the disciples arguing who is the greatest amongst themselves. :-)

Classic Cars Never Go Out of Style

Dorito spotted this classy Suburban today. "Better than yours, Dad!"

Music in the Great Outdoors

The boys had a chance to play one fiddle tune each at a student recital today. Their new teacher (Nick Jarrett) arranged for an afternoon of outdoor music at the Red Barn Farm in Weston. Wonderful weather made the scenery and music even more beautiful!  Captain and I smiled together on the quilt while "The Fiddlers Three" played this final encore.