My Own Promised Land: Busy Weekend!

This past weekend turned out to be very productive. B and I woke up early on Saturday to go garage selling expecting it to be such a good day because it was beautiful and it turned into a bust. We go every weekend and although it may sound a little white trash we look forward to it every week and can't wait for the season to start. We have found some pretty great stuff at super good prices too and often walk around our house and say Garage Sale, Garage Sale etc. Part of what we enjoy so much is the fact that we go as a family with my mom and Becki and now B and the girls and it gives us a chance to catch up and spend quality time together. Our girls know the drill and for the most part chill in the car knowing that they usually get some book or toy by the end of the day.

Sophie helping Wayne fix the rototiller.

It appeared that the Lord knew that we had a lot to do and got us home early to work on it. Both B and I were motivated and the girls were pretty cooperative which was wonderful. Sophie and I set out to work on getting the rototiller up and going and fixed the flat tire but it continued to leak fuel. We got our neighbor to come over and take a look at it and did all he could but couldn't get it working. You could tell that Sophie misses her grandpa because she followed Wayne around like a lost puppy and even helped him unscrew caps and other parts.

I took the rototiller in to have it repaired and learned a valuable lesson, one which I already knew but always is a good reminder. I learned that my dad is a rock star and is loved by so many people. As I checked in at the service desk the woman behind the counter asked if I was related to my dad. I told her that he was serving a mission and all about their experiences. She went on to ask if I was still going to throw our 4th of July party and have the camp out with the movie outside, etc. It made me smile inside that here was this woman that my dad probably never thought as someone who he influenced and she not only remembered him but remembered details about his life and family. I want to grow up to be just like him!

Sophie is a natural!

After the bust with the rototiller I ended up mowing the lawn and Sophie again wanted to be right there with me and grabbed her lawnmower and walked with me as we worked. B worked with Molly in cleaning up the garage which presently looks like we are on an episode of Hoarders. We managed to put up some cabinets and got to unpack like 15 boxes and put things in their actual homes which felt wonderful. I painted the other bed in Sophie's room and cut the plywood base etc. We then hung up art and finally finished one room in our house from top to bottom and feel great about it. I will post some photos tomorrow.

On Sunday it was our turn to host the Seelos Fast Sunday gathering and we decided to have hot dogs and hamburgers to herald in spring. It was nice to have the whole family together and Becki and I commented that we feel like the blessing given to my mom before she left on her mission that her family would grow closer together is being fulfilled. I feel like we have gotten rid of the drama and see each other for who we are...people with their own challenges and trying to do their best and we are working to help each other fight the battles rather than become one of the challenges. I truly have one of the best families.