Thrifting and Science

This weekend Espen and I had a little adventure to find some furniture and stuff for her new apartment. There was an “estate sale” in town, which sounds much fancier than it really was. We knew the realtor running it though, and got a good deal on some furniture. We then went to check out a new thrift store in town, and then a consignment shop across the river. So much shopping for us! LOL. We had to go back to the estate sale after Alan got here so we could pick up the furniture in his bigger vehicle. Between the two Teslas we got the job done!

In the afternoon we went to have some fun at the science museum. Lex is working at the Montshire again this summer and he gets a free family membership as a benefit. We haven’t been there in many years, but it used to be a standard in our life. It was fun to revisit the museum, see the new exhibits, and meet Lex’s coworkers. :) We probably embarassed him a bit, but that’s what family is for!

I made them pose for the standard “all done” scene. I have fond memories of finding them sitting on the bench, leaning against each other and watching the perpetual ball machine. That was always the sign that they are done. They were done this time too, but unfortunately Lex had to work for another hour. Fortunately, he really likes the job. :)

Tires

Just a few short days after we brought home our new (to us) kid car, Espen was driving back from Long Island and blew out a tire! Fortunately her and Alan were caravanning, and they were only about an hour away. She called me from the side of the road, shaken but ok, with the doggo whining in the seat beside her. Alan circled back to pick her up while I called a tow truck. We got lucky on this one, but it made me realize I really need to get emergency kits in all of the cars and sign up for AAA!

Several days and a thousand dollars later, we’re back on the road again!

New car! #3

Number three! That’s crazy. Even crazier, we’re on the lookout for number four! I guess that’s what comes when you’re financially comfortable with three young adults.

It took us awhile to find a good car, and awhile longer to get all the paperwork finalized, but we picked it up just in time! We got the car last night, and today Espen took the other kid car to Long Island for the weekend! I’m happy that the remaining three of us won’t have to share my car. :)

She left today, with Alan and Huxley, to move her stuff into her new college apartment. Her and her roomies used a storage unit to hold their stuff after moving out of their dorms, but their apartment lease started June 1st, so they are all meeting at the apartment to empty out the storage unit and set up the apartment. She’ll be back home for most of the summer afterwards. I’m glad she’s not moving for the whole summer! I like having her around. :)

21. Crazy.

Somehow, this handsome baby turned 21 this week!

He didn’t want a big party, of course, or even a first drink, but we had a nice day of board games, pizza, and oatmeal raisin cookies.

Just some books and Legos. Some things never change! LOL

Alan has a watch that has been inscribed and handed down for generations. Four, I think. He had it inscribed and gifted it to Lex this year. I’m going to send the picture of the two of them to Grandpa Don too. I think it will make him happy. :)

I’m super proud of Lex. (of course) He is home this summer, working at the science museum, working on an Android app, and enjoying his summer. He has a college apartment and one more year of school. He’s funny and happy and kind. I love him. <3 I’m happy to have him home this summer.