Last Saturday

Last Saturday was a bit crazy, and definitely blogworthy. We started the day with an 8am assignment to clean the chapel. Next it was off to register for a local "Walk for Shelter," which some of the local wards decided to support this year to support the good service going on in our community. It was a really fun event complete with moon bounces, balloons, and face painting for the kiddos. Last year, the walk had about 180 participants; this year there were over 400. It's pretty awesome to see the result of Mormon Helping Hands getting behind an effort. 

We started the walk with these folks. Both my family and Adam's dad were there for the walk. (Side note: My dad had already run the Bluemont 10k that morning and was still there to register for the walk by 9:30. Crazy fellow!) Joel kept Emma entertained, and Grandpa W had John on his shoulders for the 1 mile walk through downtown Leesburg since I had forgotten the stroller. It was fun to chat with Melinda's boyfriend Dave who had flown out to visit for the weekend. 

Adam and Spencer peeled away from the group at the courthouse so they could run to Ida Lee rec center for Spencer's basketball class. The rest of us ended up at the park to enjoy a BBQ lunch and visit with friends. Emma, John, and I picked up the basketball crowd; then Adam took the kiddos home so John could snatch a little nap while I ran some Saturday errands. 

Next on the kids' agenda was a lemonade and craft sale. This awesome Gpa swung by just minutes after Adam texted him, and he proved to be one generous customer. The kids had a few other customers, including Jim Gardner (our neighbor and good friend) and raked in $9 in the few minutes they were up and running. (Sorry we missed you, Gma!)

Next Adam took S and E to friend Kareena's birthday party at Pump it Up (where Uncle Joel now works) and back home to pick up John, me, and some Chicken Tikka Masala supplies. From there, we went to Grammy's house for  a potluck dinner and games. One busy and wonderful Saturday.