This spring has had no shortages of joys in the Boyette family.
Claire and her best friend won first place in the science fair with a hydroponics experiment they did entirely themselves. The project was part of her gifted and talented classwork so she didn't receive a grade and I decided that was enough reason to let her do it herself. It was difficult for me not to hover or even proofread her work, but we both succeeded. She kept telling me with confidence she knew what she was doing, so I let her do it. The project turned out great and went to the district fair. My favorite part was her note, "When you read this judges, we hope you find it interesting."
Paul lost his first tooth, immediately followed by his second tooth. Both kids are extremely smart, but they both also still believe, so Adam and I keep it up. Paul also was labeled gifted and talented, which is a big deal for any child, but especially for a kindergartener. That means he'll be in the smart kid class from here on out.
I started a new job as the Communications and Technology Coordinator at Central Christian Church in Weatherford. Since our church functions as our extended family, the move was bittersweet. I'm still settling in, but I love it and soon I will get to devote actual time to writing. My office makes me happy with its yellow walls and bright windows.
I finished my first semester of seminary and registered for my second. I'm baking banana bread to raise money for tuition. (Email me if you want some.) So far I've baked 31 loaves and I'm still taking orders!
Last night I had the opportunity to go to Arborlawn United Methodist Church to see Adam Hamilton. Adam is probably the best known United Methodist minister in the United States. He's also a talented author. I got to speak to him briefly, but I failed to mention that my Adam once wore Adam Hamilton's robe. Several years ago we were in Kansas for a wedding and my mischievious husband found the robe room and took a photo in the famous Adam's robe.This weekend we'll have our annual Memorial Day grillout and opening of the pool. We're also celebrating Claire's birthday. We're headed into summer with a smile.
