Grandpa's Little Helper

Glen soon had a little helper right by his side when he was fixing the dryer. Eli was eager to help vacuum all the dust out of the inside of the machine.

 Glen was using his trusty aid--YouTube--to help him figure out exactly how to install the new parts.

Soon Eli was amusing himself by vacuuming himself.

I am happy to report that despite the vacuum suctioning of his skin, Eli did a great job sucking up all the dust in the laundry room.

I am unhappy to report there is another part Glen needs to replace on the dryer.

I am happy to report the dryer still works despite the needed replacement.

Perhaps we will invite Eli over for the follow-up fix-up when the part arrives. My guess is he will enjoy vacuuming again whether or not any dust has accumulated in the interim.

Quotes of the Week

"Leave people to their opinions and judgments. They cannot harm you; it is their understanding that is faulty, not yours."  

-- Leon Brown

 "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."  

-- C.S Lewis 

"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" 

-- L.M. Montgomery 

"I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." 

-- Groucho Marx

May Family Dinner Birthday Party

Seth and Kenna were kind enough to host the May family dinner party at their new home--complete with fire pit in the back yard. Seth was anxious to treat us to some delicious meat cooked in his smoker.

Look how big baby Samantha is getting.

Chatting it up before dinner.

Carson is off exploring with Sarah close beside him.

Yummy dinner as always.

Madison all snuggled up in the crook of Amanda's arm.

Something was catching the eye of everybody at this table.

Getting ready for the birthday singing and candle lighting and blowing out.

Brooke has caught some kind of a bug that she is cradling in her hands.

 

Ahhh, look at this cute couple (and their cute baby).

And look at this cute couple of boys--Austin and Preston.

Another fun party. We appreciated Seth and Kenna's hospitality.

Quotes of the Week

"You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love." 

-- Henry Drummond 

"No matter how dirty your past is, your future is still spotless." 

 -- Drake 

"Confidence is the only key. I know a lot of people who aren't traditionally 'beautiful' -- not symmetrical or perfect-bodied or perfect-skinned. But none of that matters because all that shines through is their confidence, humor and comfort with themselves. I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself."  

-- Emma Stone