11.07.08
Day 2
Busy. When our group was asked to sum up today, that’s the word we used.
Cleaning, cooking, scrubbing, dusting, raking leaves, and organizing. Those were the tasks of the day.
We began bright and early finishing cooking sausage biscuits for the neighborhood kids before school. We searched and walked to find kids at the bus stop, and when we couldn’t find as many kids as we expected, we gave them to adults. Everyone was very appreciative, and it was a good start to all of our days. It was neat to join the Jarrells in interacting with the kids and giving them a good encouraging start to their days.
Next, we returned to the house and cleaned out and organized the pantry – no small feat! We also started some breakfast casseroles and bread pudding – and yes, you can make them with hot dog buns! Don’t ask for the recipes because you won’t find one from Betty Crocker or the Huguenot Road ladies! We also made some cinammon roll things (sorry, we don’t have an official name) and a spice cake. Don’t worry, we didn’t make that with hot dog buns. We moved on to the chandelier and it sparkled beautifully at the end. Matthew, the dog, supervised all of the above projects.
We also did some yard work; although, you wouldn’t know since the leaves were falling as fast as we were bagging them. We also got some neighborly advice along the way on how to bag leaves.
Of course, we had some good John Tyson time too. We also got to play a little football with one of the neighborhood kids after school. At the end of our projects we mopped the floor, and headed over to the other house to check on the “While You Were Out” nursery project for Jason and Joanie. The nursery was adorable! We pick up there tomorrow with some cleaning and organizing.
We’ll spare you the stories of our ailments but suffice it to say that we are all safe but very tired from a long day’s work! Is 8pm too early to go to bed?
Julie Carr said,
November 7, 2008 at 7:05 am
Have you all lost your minds?? Who’s idea was it to clean all those little glass pieces on the chandelier? And where did you hide the left over pieces after re-assembly?!!
You guys are awesome! I know your work is so appreciated by the Jarrells. Get some well-deserved rest. Blessings to you!
Barbara Stonko said,
November 7, 2008 at 7:43 am
Hi there you gals,
Looks as if you are doing a great job cleaning out the pantry but for you to take on the task of cleaning the chandelier,well, I have to hand it to you. That is some job!! I agree with Julie that you must have lost a few crystals in reassembling but the crystals look beautiful in the photo’s. You get an A+ for that job.
It looks as if you are having lots of fun, Dotty, and that baby is beautiful!!! Bet you want to bring it back home with you. Keep up the good work girls and know that you have my prayers. Have a safe trip home.
Love you all,
Barbara
Amanda Lott said,
November 7, 2008 at 7:47 am
WHERE did they get that molasses?!? We have some just like it! We got ours from an Amish store near my parent’s home–near Liberty, KY (check the label!).
Valerie sends her regards to Matthew (and is amazed at how John Tyson has grown!). And Melissa–you really need to get out more!!!
Prayers are lifted for peaceful, restful, much-deserved sleep!
Janet Hamrick said,
November 7, 2008 at 8:00 am
You all are having way toooooo much fun!!! Sure wish I could be there with you to enjoy all the activities! Maybe some day I will get to spend some time at Hyaets!!
Prayers are there with all of you!
Love in Christ,
Janet Hamrick
Janet Hamrick said,
November 7, 2008 at 8:00 am
P.S. the date says Nov. 7th but according to my calendar that is not until tomorrow!!!