There is so much joy in a Sunday with no plans...

Not that we can't fill up the day with all kinds of things we have been wanting to do.
We have been having some lovely storms over the last few days. My yard is finally taking hope I think.
Tim and I went out to dinner on Friday night and left the boys with Celeste. We went to McGregor's, which is one of our favorite places. It has a big covered deck and in the summer it's nice to sit out there and look at the river and watch the trains go across the bridge. We asked to sit out on the deck because it was very warm. The bugs have not been bad at all this year.
So we ordered and just as we were getting out appetizer, we noticed that the clouds were looking pretty ominous and moving in our direction. We were hoping for a little lightning over the river.
Wow! We really got what we hoped for and then some. The lightning started and it was quite spectacular. The power went out for a bit and the generator at the place next door kicked in.
The storm ended up right on top of us and the lightning was everywhere. When the rain started we thought it would probably be a short downpour. It was a long downpour. Our table was close to the edge of the deck so the waitress wanted to move us inside. Tim talked her into letting us stay out at another table. I watched lightning striking the bridge three times and one of the bolts was right our in the river in front of the restaurant! We weren't worried because there are buildings and all kinds of poles and tall spires all around. It was a lot of fun! After it passed we finished eating and I asked the waitress how much we had to pay for the dinner-show.
I went to pick up the boys and they wanted to hear all about it. They had been able to watch some of the excitement from Celeste's porch!

Yesterday was busy. I took two boys to Bel Air and stocked up on school stuff. I am all ready to put together my files for the coming year. I'll do that today.
I am SO close to finishing the quilt! I can't wait to meet Christian! I also have to start on Lilly's this week. I should be able to do the two blankets and the panel in a couple of days. The other will take awhile but that's ok.
We have to get the boys ready for their big camping weekend next weekend. I have a few things to buy. John needs hiking boots and some uniform pieces. I have to sew their badges on from last year.
We are going to a renaissance fair this Wednesday for Kevin Hoppel's birthday. The boys should really enjoy that! I'll be sure and get lots of pictures! Thursday, if the boys are all ready to camp, I am going to head up to Frostburg for the weekend. It will be fun for Paul and I to take a little trip together and have time with Laura and Andrew and Lucy. They are moving to the new apartment on Wednesday. I have to say, after staying in the little one when Lucy was born, they do need more space!
Off to the shower now to get ready for Mass. I am really hoping that I can post pictures of a finished quilt this afternoon!