A great weekend for the Homecoming Queen

I finally got to talk to Carolyn last night about the excellent Eilering weekend. Since I was on the Teens Encounter Christ weekend from Friday night to Monday night, I missed everything. So we had a marathon 2-hour or so conversation last night so I could get all the details. We covered a few additional topics also.

Well I am not surprised that Bailey's weekend highlight was big sister Paige surprising her and showing up at the football game Friday night to celebrate with her. From what I understand, Paige just walked up and stood next to her. The two walked off hand in hand like little girls/best friends, an image that their parents will not soon forget.

Today I picked up Nolan, and we shopped for his birthday present and went to McDonald's for lunch. He was in awe of his present--a very outstanding Fisher Price Shake and Go racetrack and 4 race cars. He had to confirm with me, as he sat in the cart with the box and the cars at Walmart..."Is this for me?" Well I can't wait to see him in action tomorrow when he has his birthday party at Bonkers.

Speaking of Nolan...a couple new stories....

Carrie was correcting him for something he was doing wrong, and he didn't like it. So he told her, "You are not my best friend any more." She told him that she was not supposed to be his best friend, that she is his mom, and he is her son, and she is supposed to teach him what is right and wrong. He looked her square in the eye and said, "Well, I'm not your best son either."

One morning Nolan asked the daycare buddies if they wanted to go outside. Now Nolan seems to rule the daycare, all except one kid who can get the best of him. The rest are afraid of him, so they do what he says. So he unlocked the back patio door and waited for them all to go outside. Then he locked them out and watched them yelp and cry. Got his mom to himself for a minute or two.

Tomorrow I will do my volunteer job in the Tea Room from 12-4 (sit on the stool,run the cash register, be nice to people, and take their money). Then to Nolan's birthday party for awhile. The day ends with a Quincy University Soccer Alumni Reunion picnic. Won't have to cook. :o)

Catching Up

Had a great TEC weekend. I am catching up on things. Trying to get tomorrow's Bible study lesson done. Missing the debate. Not a very good citizen tonight. Just too tired to listen. But I have once again been blessed. I think this was my 13th TEC, and every one has something new and wonderful for me. Mario and I also started facilitating our small "Why Catholic" group last night. We have 11 participants, quite a diverse group, and the first night of faith sharing went very well.

Hurrah for Bailey!

Cheers for Bailey--Routt High School homecoming queen. So happy for the Eilering family. But not surprised. Bailey looks like a homecoming queen and has all the good qualities that you hope for in your homecoming queen. Congrats to Bailey.

I enjoyed making apple dolls with Hannah in her first grade classroom Friday afternoon. Will post pictures next week. Was impressed with the organization, enthusiasm, and good attitude in the classroom. These kids really listen to their teacher. She's good.

Our TEC weekend began with the kick-off mass and gathering Friday night. I will be with the group of about 50, most of them teenagers, for three days, Sat.-Mon. night. Back on the blog next week. Please keep us in your prayers.

Update on Steph

Talked to Steph this morning. She is recovering from her surgery, though she is having a little problem that hopefully the dr. will remedy quickly with medication. It was good to hear her voice. She will be off work until Oct. 13, and hopefully by then, back to her strong self. She has had good care from Jill and Kayla and of course her hubby. Prayers your way for complete recovery soon, Steph.

Stephanie

Just talked to Mom, who had received a call from Betsy that Steph got through her surgery ok. No tumors. That's good news. They "cleaned her out" and she is at home and doing ok according to Mom. Yeh Steph!

Today I am getting stuff ready for the TEC weekend. Also I am going to Hannah's first grade classroom to assist her in an art project. I think Carrie said we are making apple people. Tonight is the kick-off mass for the TEC and getting the building ready for the weekend. I also hope I can see some of our college buddies who have come to Quincy for Alumni/Homecoming Weekend. I will miss seeing Bailey in the Routt Homecoming festivites this weekend. She is on the court, and I am sure she will have a great time for her senior homecoming. She is blossoming (if that's not too old-fashioned a word) into a wonderful young woman. I am looking forward to watching her use her God-given talent. She's received a couple of awards/recognition already at school. I wish I could be there to see her. Well, I will have to make do with the pictures. Chris is in San Francisco this weekend for a finance summit for solar technology. Actually, the conference is yesterday and today. Maria and Makenna flew in last night to join him. He is hoping to learn more about how to invest venture capital in energy solutions. (I may or may not have that right. I am trying to listen well when he describes what he's doing.) Fall has arrived and I love it. I did see the temp will reach 80 this weekend. So don't put the shorts and capris away just yet. Happy weekend to all.

PS I am still trying to get a report on Stephanie and how her surgery went.

New haircut and new girlfriend

The day began with Bible study--the lesson focusing on staying connected to God through trials and persecution and The Kingdom will be ours. So reassuring. That is stated so many times in the Bible. I believe it!!!

Got my hair cut today. Only my 3rd haircut since I had no hair. I really like Amy; she is Carrie's stylist. I got specific about what I wanted, and she cut it just how I wanted it. Ya just feel better when ya get a haircut ya like.

Had lunch today with Carolyn's friend Justine Bruce, who has moved to Quincy with her husband Tim. He heads up Quincy's UPS, and she will be looking for just the right preschool in which to share her considerable talent. We talked for 1 1/2 hours about kids, husbands, economy (didn't stay on that too long), and many other things. This will be a good friendship for me. I have arranged for two friends who are also her neighbors to take her to lunch next week; of course I will join them. Then I will show Justine around the town.

I love this beautiful fall weather. Good for jeans and flip flops. My favorite wardrobe pieces.

Please remember Stephanie Bowman in your prayers. She had her surgery today. I do not have any information on how things went, but will try by this time tomorrow.