July 5 - July 23, 2016

On July 5, Amanda/family came back through Clinton from their Silver Dollar City vacation and had dinner with us at Pizza Glen before returning home.  During the day on 7/5, I finished the 2016 edition of the grandkids' Christmas ornaments.  On Saturday, we went to Overland Park and started our day with breakfast at the Egg and I with the whole family, and then we went to Garrison's final t-ball game.  I don't have a picture of him with his trophy, but he loves his trophy and slept with it in his bed the first night!!!!

I entered the stocking I made Amanda for Christmas MANY years ago in the Henry County Fair and not only won a blue ribbon (first place) in holiday cross stitching, but I also won a special purple ribbon award for best in show.  A whopping $18 in prize money which I will give to P.E.O. for our treasury as we entered things as a group to boost our finances.

Apollo has been staying with us while Amanda, Chad, Peyton and Garrison went to Branson on a summer vacation.  They had a blast at Silver Dollar City, Dixie Stampede, Riding the Ducks, bumper boats and cars, and much, much more fun.

Ron and I took a trip to Mark and Mary's lake home on Saturday, 7/16 and celebrated Nicole's birthday.  She reluctantly blew out her candles on her cake while we attempted to sing Happy Birthday to her, and then after a delicious lunch, Joe, Nicole and I went to the pool for a little sunshine and fun in the pool.  We had a lovely visit.  Joe and Nicole dressed up for a fancy dinner to celebrate Nicole's birthday just the two of them - a handsome couple.

Amanda and family came back to Clinton on Friday night, 7/22 for a quick 24 hour visit, but we sure packed the fun into those 24 hours!  While Ron and Chad were playing golf in the Ag Golf Tournament, the rest of us played cards, played games, painted sun catchers and made 70 mini-felt snow cones for Peyton to use as a share item at Girl Scout Camp.  They turned out very cute and were a joint effort.  After lunch, Peyton and Garrison polished their Mommy's toenails, I polished Peyton's fingernails, and Peyton polished my toenails.  There were a lot of giggles included!!!

Chad rested a few minutes, and then he, Amanda, Peyton and Garrison went back out in the heat to play more golf!!!  Garrison came back to our house after the 3rd hole, but Peyton played the entire 9 holes and had a good time, hitting it quite good at times, it was reported.  She was beet red when she came in and was happy to take a shower to cool off, as did her Mom and Daddy.

We had a nice dinner of ribs, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, cantaloupe, corn, hot bread and various desserts.  Following dinner, Chad, Grandpa and the kids went across the street to #17 and hit a few balls in the pond for fun.  Garrison was giggling so hard, he could hardly hit it.  Peyton had a couple of very good hits.

A quick 24 hours, but we sure enjoyed their visit, as always.  We are blessed.

Church tomorrow where I will play the gathering music on the piano, will play the hymns with the organist, and will play the offertory at the first service.  Then Ron is taking me to Donna's Drive In for a delicious tenderloin and onion rings to start my birthday week off right!!!!!