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Friday, March 13, 2020

Year 2, Week 34: Maple Syrup!

Well, we had a great week around here! It was a good week to get ready for this one! There is always a lot to do, but the weeks we have to relax and catch up give us the energy go on all our exciting adventures!

Monday we relaxed at home, I went grocery shopping in the morning and we just had a good evening together. We tried a new recipe - steak alfredo - which was delicious, and we watched a show while we ate. Afterward, Jonathan did some dishes while I made Pineapple Upside Down Cake for dessert! While it baked we played 7 Wonders Duel...Jonathan won...which was a bit of a bummer, but we both did really well, it was a very high scoring game!

Tuesday I worked, so Jonathan worked, then came to see me! He stopped by the pharmacy to get a shot and some of his medicine for our trip....it wasn't until I got home that I realized he got me some flowers too...they are still beautiful right now!!! After that he went to play basketball, then met me out by my car at the end of my shift so we could take the truck to get worked on...never a great time, but now it is running really well!

Wednesday I was off, as usual, and I met Mary Anne for lunch at Panera, which was delicious and a great chance to catch up! I loved working with her, so it is great to get to spend time with her and catch up on life! It worked out really well so I could go up to get shots as well, nice trip to Canton and I got back in time to finish dinner and make a snack for small group! We had Fiesta chicken over rice and I made Cowboy Queso for snack. Small group was a fantastic time with great people who we completely love. They are a ton of fun and we enjoy spending time with all of those people. 

I worked on Thursday, so Jonathan spent the day at home. He organized the garage since he just got a bunch of tools. They are now in much better order than they were earlier! He also did the dishes for me...which was a challenge, since there were a LOT of them! Earlier in the evening he came to the pharmacy to pick a few things up for his trip.

It was actually my weekend off, which was fantastic. Friday, I stayed at home and didn't do a whole lot. We had Beef Stroganoff, watched Dinner for Schmucks, played some music and worked on the puzzle. The evening was fantastic and super necessary. 

Saturdays always seem to have something going on! This weekend we slept in, Jonathan made pancakes, then we went to the Landis' house to make maple syrup. It was a great time and a beautiful day! Sara, Dustin and Emily were all there and Sara brought some friends from school, so it was fun to meet them and spend some time with all of them! We stayed all day, then we enjoyed some syrup on ice cream. Both of us love a good day outside making syrup, which makes it even more fun!

Sunday we got to go to church, which was great, then we went to a meeting after church for volunteers for the dinner coming up in town! Later in the afternoon I took Jonathan up to the airport for him to leave for Chicago. Once I said goodbye I headed to Alliance, got some dinner, hung out with Grandma, Grandpa, Mom and Dad, then came home and got ready for the rest of the week!

We love you all and can't wait to see you soon! Have a good week!

- Alli and Jonathan

 Gathering some sap!






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