Friday we spent the afternoon in the chemistry lab at Air Products. Our friend's dad works there as a chemist. We participated in different chemistry experiments and got to learn about industrial lab equipment. While we were on our field trip, the grandparents went shopping.
Saturday morning we took the grandparents to the famous farmer's market in Madison, meeting my sister and my nephew. We picked out organic veggies for making into salsa later.
We stopped at a snotty apple orchard on the way home, Epplegarten. I was yelled at for using my cell phone, and when my parents wanted to buy ten pounds of apples, they were told they had no choice but to pay for two 5 pound bags at the higher price because they currently did not have any 10 pound bags ready. I was using my phone, alone, away from everyone, but apparently they do not want cell phones used anywhere on their property. Its the last time we shop for apples there. I'll make the drive to our favorite orchard next time.
Saturday afternoon and into the evening we made salsa and canned tomatoes. My sister came over after soccer to continue visiting with our parents.
Sunday the grandparents headed home to Minnesota, while we relaxed and enjoyed the day watching football and having neighborhood friends over. We did a bit of walking and enjoyed making homemade tacos.
I'm trying not to focus on how much we have to get done this week ahead. I had trouble falling asleep last night just thinking of it. Next weekend we want to install our new flooring, but when I look around the room, it seems like we'll have so much to move out first. Plus ripping up the old, nasty carpet will probably take a good chunk of time. Why did we decide this was the right time to do this?
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There is never a good time to tear a room apart for big home improvement projects. You just have to do it. Sigh.
I would never go to that orchard again, either! Good grief! No customer service classes for those employees!!
Glad you had some quality time with the grandparents!
Wow that is interesting spending the day at the lab, so much to learn, what fun. I just love going to the farmer’s market, always pick up lots of goodies. Sounds like the weekend was nice for everyone. Can’t wait to hear how it went installing the new flooring, don’t forget to take before and after photos.
I would never go back to thart orchard. How rude of them! Sounds like a great weekend anyway. Take progress pics of installing flooring. Sometimes you just gotta jump in a project + learn as you go. Have fun doing it + don't stress about it.
The field trip sounds fun!:o) Sorry about the snotty orchard. Wonder why they had the phone rule?? hmmmmm
Have fun on your floor work! Yes, there will be a lot of work, but it'll be sooooooooo worth it in the end
You field trip definitely sounded fun, and lots of hands on experience. yeah, I wouldnt visit that orchard again.
Home improvements take alot of time, but so worth all the effort. Take you time, expect some delays, look forward to the reward in the end.
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