This week I attended Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers. Affectionately nicknamed WIFYR (wiffer). I went in 2019, and I like it because it's a workshop that evaluates your own writing. There were ten in our class and we read most of each other's manuscripts before the week began, then spent the week giving feedback one by one. I really enjoyed talking about writing all week with other people who love talking about writing. I only went in the mornings and was home by 2:00 each day. Still, really great.

I also managed to get Kevin's father's day present worked out. I wanted to reorganize/decorate his office so that he could have a good backdrop for Zoom meetings and recorded presentations. I brainstormed with Megan and she went shopping with me for a picture and plant. Everyone in the family helped me move the desk on Saturday because the top is made of granite and weighs 2 tons. I'm super happy with how it turned out!

Doesn't he look pro??

Here's the wide view.

Here's Kevin's view.

On Monday, Savannah started a two-week detox prescribed by her holistic doctor. She takes 21 pills a day (that was not hyperbole) and can only eat meat and leafy vegetables (or thereabouts. She's supposed to keep her carbohydrate count as close to zero as possible). Her energy level had started to increase once she cut out gluten a few weeks ago, but with the new dietary restrictions, her energy is at about the same level as her carb count. She has still managed to go to work and do some driving for me, but she is really looking forward to next Monday when she'll be done!

Mariah continues to work for Provo rec and Springville rec and at the temple. She's still running everyday, too. Yesterday she went trail running with a friend from high school who is also a runner. They went ten miles. She's sore! And exhausted. Everytime I see her I offer her more food.

Cheyenne worked for the Springville rec tennis camps in the mornings this week as well as five days at the assisted living center this week. She is a super hard worker and I think the center is lucky to have her. Plus, she has the most lively conversations with the residents! She also found time to play racquetball with Megan this week, visit with Grandma Gazdik, go to Wendy's with Sarah and McKay, and go to the reservoir with her girl friends. All the boys from their friend group went to Hawaii without them, so there is some definite anger from being left behind going on among the Amigas.

Calianne worked for Funfinity this week as well as for Springville rec as an umpire and in their tennis camps in the morning. She is a super hard worker, too! She also found time to play racquetball with Megan this week, visit with Grandma Gazdik, go to Wendy's with Sarah and McKay, finish a couple of books, and go to Splash Summit with Beth and Ben! 

Beth and Ben spent the week NOT reading even though I told them that if they didn't get their ten hours in this week, there would be no screens next week. We will see if they get more reading in when they can't get on screens, won't we? They did go to karate this week and Beth had play rehearsals three days this week. Ben went to early-morning HS running practice three times. (After that, Ben usually goes to his friend Boston's house and I think they play on computers all day. At least he's with a buddy.) They had a great time going to the water park with Calianne on Friday!

On Saturday evening, the Skinners returned to the softball fields! Everyone came for an epic all-family softball game. Avery sat in the dugout with Savannah. It only rained on us a little and we all hit the ball. Some much farther than others. Haha! My kids are pretty awesome at softball. Before the game, we met at our house and had hamburgers from the grill. It was so fun to have everyone together. I always love it!