This date with Rachel was supposed to be at Kyoto, Japanese restaurant. However, Heather felt it was too expensive and protested. The day before, as a forerunner to fate, I told Rachel that her date would be #1-fancy, #2-a restaurant where she’d never been, and #3-a surprise. So when Heather persuaded me to change it was Rachel who reminded me of my commitments. We had no other viable options but Kyoto. On the way I told Rachel where we were going and she quickly expressed disapproval saying she does not like Chinese food. It gives her a tummy ache. So off to Village Squire we went and all was well.
Category Archives: Family
Labor Day visit by Grandma
My mother visited for Labor Day. We had a delightful time as always going to the mall, Royal Oaks apple orchard, and so forth. We skipped the Countryside’s annual corn roast – bummer. The highlight for me was having mom watch the twins while Heather and I took a date to Kyoto Japanese Restaurant.
Date with Alexis
We went to Five Below in Crystal Lake for our Daddy daughter date. It was after the David and Lisha Radford wedding so we were all dressed up. Alexis wanted to buy a stuffed animal lamb that was shaped round like a ball as a gift for Rachel. We also purchased a sucker and sour dot candy.
Hussle for Hungary 5K
The youth who are going to Budapest, Hungary on a mission trip hosted the “Hustle for Hungary” 5k run. There were about 130 runners and walkers who entered at the Deer Grove East park course. I came in 5th place at 20:53 behind Dave Smith. Heather and the twins cheered along side of me. We had some snacks, watch RC airplanes, and encouraged the short term missionaries at the post-race party.
Running with the family
I’ve been running for over a year now and love to have the family join me while I’m pounding the pavement. The girls are all on bicycles while I am on my feet. We usually go for a few miles around the yellow park and nearby neighborhoods. They don’t mind going slower for my sake and I really enjoy their company. Today we are all going for a bike ride.
Twin’s Birthday Party #7
The twin’s birthday party was themed after a carnival this year. We hosted at our house and my mother came to help. It was a wonderful party. The games included photos, crafts (paddle and ball), face painting, treasure hunt in the sand box, matching yellow ducks floating in our canoe, bag-o toss, bowling, and tin can knock down.
Date with Rachel
We went on a bike ride. This was her first ride on her new bicycle that she got for her birthday. She rode like a champion – so much faster with 20 inch tires than her old 12 inch bike.
Date with Daughters
It was time for a heart to heart talk with the twins about our dating system. This thing about taking turns on who goes first was not working. It was such a bother to keep track of it and I was always disappointing one of them. Heather had to do “Special Time with Mommy” while the second place girl cried watching her sister go on the date. Boo hoo. Well, no more. We are now rotating – Alexis, Rachel, Alexis, Rachel, etc.
Date with Twins
For a quick date I took the twins for shopping separately. Alexis first and then Rachel. It’s funny how important the girls find it that they take turns being “first” for each rotation of dates. Alexis gets the first date and then Rachel. Next time, Rachel goes first and then Alexis. Why not just rotate? Whatever. If it’s important to them then it’s just plain important.
Christian Youth Theatre
Rachel was first and then Alexis for a round of theatrical shows at Christian Youth Theatre. Rachel saw, “The Wizard of Oz” and Alexis saw Alladdin.