The day was somewhat rainy.
A good day to play games. Othello is such a fun game!
We love the game Rack-o too.
I found this marble roller several years ago. You can buy them here. My grandfather had made a much bigger one than this, and I had fond memories of playing with it. So when I found it at a craft fair, I had to get it! Mindless fun.
The kids began to watch old home movies.
Then Adam had a movie for us to watch called The Riot and the Dance.
"This nature/science documentary, showcases the vast and beautifully intricate planet on which we live. Produced in a fully cinematic style, the film presents a wide variety of ingeniously designed creatures from around the world in a way that will fascinate audiences of any age. Through a vividly powerful experience the audience is intended to develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for the Creator's workmanship and personality. The documentary focuses on some of the world's celebrity critters (mega fauna), but also draws attention to some of the often-overlooked inhabitants of the everyday. From slugs to sharks to vipers and elephants, Dr. Gordon Wilson will host well-known scientists and experts to open eyes to the glory of creation."
I loved how the author said that God gives us - lavishes on us - good gifts. If He withheld water, could you imagine? Each day God gives us sunshine and beauty of nature. But most people reject Him. Creation is tainted by the fall. There is a very sad scene where a frog is killed by a bug and Claire was devastated by it and I was so sad too. But one day, God will restore all creation! No more death! No more hate! All will be made new! I have to put in a plug for John Eldredge's book "All Things New"!
These teen/pre-teen kids stayed up late talking with us, past our bedtime. But we don't often get the chance to talk and talk and talk. What a treasure to have grandchildren! Wish they all lived close by, but we are always grateful that they love to come for a visit!
Early the next morning, the kids rolled out of town.
A sad Claire.
So very grateful these kids could come! The Covid is on the downswing. But because of it, Al and I had to cancel our trip to Japan with 2 of the grandkids who we were taking on this trip. (We have planned to take each grandchild on some sort of trip to give them a Biblical world-view. I took Hannah to Haiti when she was 12.) The past few days with the family would not have happened had we gone. We will reschedule our trip for next year and hope there isn't another crisis!
