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We just finished an immensely busy weekend. It started late last week when Grandma & Grandpa, Tara's brother Adam, Tara's sister Wendy, and Wendy's three kids stormed the castle to stay with us for the Grandparents' Day festivities at school last Friday. Actually, Tara's folks got themselves a hotel in a nearby small town presumably so they could enjoy some peace and quiet.
Grandparent Day went pretty well. Besides the grandparents, the programs, and the classroom visits, the best part is the food. The school gathers tasty cheeses, fruit,and croissants for the occasion, and after everyone leaves, the teachers chow down. As is my duty, I participated enthusiastically in this ritual.
Our spring concert, later that evening, began with an uncooperative fire alarm. By the time that was under control (7:20 p.m.) both our headmaster and associate headmaster looked five years older. The concert itself was excellent and finished with a choral medley from Les Miserables that really showcased just what our upper school choir can do.
On Saturday morning all children went swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's hotel. I think only Evan and Toby had to be fished out by their mother when they got in over their heads. After swimming, the Sioux Falls relatives headed home and we headed back to our farmlet and critically surveyed the landscape to determine the next project: everything.
On Sunday there was a benefit in Goodhue for my cousin Gary who has had a pile of health problems this winter. All six of us went and enjoyed helping Gary and Angie and eating pork sandwiches and other classic country foods. There was a lot of good conversation and Thrivent matched all our donations dollar for dollar. I'm hoping to hear about a great total!
There's much more to say but not time to say it. This was a very full weekend.
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