My responsibilities

This week at Denny and MaryAnn's is a little different than the others. MaryAnn is away on a trip and Denny works most of the day. My responsiblity is to do some pulling weeds stuff, which isn't too hard. I also have to mow the lawn unless the rain doesn't quit. The real reason for this post is to exclaim that I've been made to take care of three sick puppies too...one of which is only two pounds. They are sick so they need a lot of care. Doesn't that just sound like my kind of thing--- you all know how I love animals. Yeah right! I'm thinking this will be good for me. The smallest puppy, Nan, really is adorable. They are rapidly getting better too. I was completely glad to help MaryAnn with her sick puppies and I'm not whinning in any way...I just think it ironic that I'm the one with the care of dogs for a week.:) MaryAnn told me to be "her" and I'll do my best.

Monday Mom and I went to day on campus. That means that my classes are scheduled(but could change of course)and I have my purdue ID. It was a good day. I tested out of two semesters of Spanish too(101 and 102). I was pretty happy about it cosidering I haven't taken spanish for a whole year. We then ate at the new, Cajun restauruant--Yats. The food there is really intersting and very good.
Ok...I must tend to the puppies!

First week

So, I've officially finished my first week of rigorous summer work at Aunt MaryAnn and Uncle Denny's. I ended up putting in a 45 hour week...which is the most I've worked in any given week(other than mission trips maybe). I'm pretty tired now, but managed to stay strong through it all. We did landscaping, painting, cleaning, and much more. We had to prepare their house to be viewed by some people form CA looking for a new home to buy. The house looked amazing as always...but, we're not sure how the home-buyers felt. They raved about the house, but also said it was a little big for their liking. I'm secretly hoping they decided against it :). Overall it was such a good week full of some hard work. I think I learned a lot and there is much more to be learned still. I'll be headed back for more work Monday AND THIS COMING FRIDAY IS SOUTH CAROLINA VACATION! Guess I won't be working that day...or the whole next week either. Two cheers for vacations!

While MaryAnn was cleaning out her already clean closets, she showed me this old pinkish calico dress. It's the coolest thing ever! It was made in 1977 but is in the style of 1777. MaryAnn had to wear it for some broadcasting thing she did that was celebrating independence day. Anyways, she gave it to me because I thought it was awesome. I know it sounds kinda dorky and all. Believe me it's quite authentic, which makes it cool. I also found something from Goodwill while in IL--- A blanket with all of this nice, soft, fluffy, stitch stuff on it. It's definitely vintage and unique. Don't worry, we washed it.

Kurt and I just drove back from Denny and MaryAnn's today around noon. As good as the week was, I'm still glad to be home. I missed Mom and Dad and everything about home. I'm excited to see all of you next weekend!