Monday June 3

we had a laid back day. Sort of. In the morning, Kelvin Masts came over to Kendall’s to see us and sat for a while just catching up on each other’s lives. Kelvin has some health issues that Mae it hard for him to get his thoughts out very well. He shakes quite badly also. Anyway after they left Merv, Joel, cherith, Nicco and i set out for Cuahatemoc. The dentist that Merv had an appointment with had called earlier and changed it to this evening. We did some shopping... bought a few pieces of fabric and also a few more souvenirs and things. Had to buy a duffle bag so we can get it all home! Merv got his crown put on his tooth. Was about $1000 less than having it done at home. Didn’t get back to Kendall’s till 8:30 or so and they were eating pizza around the fire outside. We joined them for ice cream and cookies and coffee. And more good visiting! While we were gone, Andrew and Kendall’s boy were planning on going hiking up the mountain behind their house. Kendall had dropped them off at the foot of the mountain on their way to a funeral. Well they hadnt even started up when it started to rain and hail and lightening. So they hunkered down and soon some Mexican men who were working close invited them to sit in the truck with them. They ended up bringing them home! When Kendall’s got home, Kendall went with them then and they did get to hike up. Erika stayed at home with Abigail who is 10 and the littlest, Zara who is 1. They just had a good relaxed day at the house. We stayed up late talking things over and solving the worlds problems!;)

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