Chuck is flying in a bush airplane tomorrow morning. Did you know that a bush pilot has one of THE most dangerous jobs in America? I told him he better not give Boss Hog and I a reason not to come to Alaska. I also threatened to tell his mother. Of course, he'll go anyway...and if given the opportunity, I'd go too. I am just glad he is giving me an opportunity to pray for his safety.

Today was a big day for the MOMS Club. We had our annual, and very casual banquet where we ate hoagie style sandwiches and chased after clues during a scavenger hunt. I held back tears as our President welcomed in the new board members and said good-bye to the old. I am so grateful for the friends that Boss Hog and I have made in the MOMS Club. If you have a club in your area, I encourage you to get involved. I am definitely glad I did.

Afterward, Boss Hog was blissfully happy to hear that her little girlfriends would be in the neighborhood today. They got together and had a good time out in the yard...and in the house...and back in the yard...and repeat. The girls aren't yet at an age that they can roam free, so where ever they go, my eyes have to follow. And since my eyes won't wrap around the back side of the house, under the porch, upstairs, and next door, I stay almost as busy as they are. I mistakenly increased my involvement when I introduced the friends to "Nature Soup" today. Boss Hog and I make "Nature Soup" often, and it was fun to see the other girls take an interest in our activity. I set them up to make several batches with three bowls, a decaying bouquet of Mother's Day flowers, and water. About the time I had grown tired of continually fetching water and tasting soup, they asked for spoons. I said no, and encouraged them to use their imaginations. Pretty soon, I noticed they were happily stirring with sticks. I remember being on my own at Grandmother's and using the Peachtree Street gutter as my bowl for one batch of "Nature Soup". Having ceramic bowls and water that hasn't been living in a gutter for three days, is a step-up for "Nature Soup". Hey, store bought, slightly wilted, Mother's Day flowers add a nice touch as well.