July

We try to send our Texas sweeties something to remind them every week that we love them and what better way than a chocolate fountain. Jennifer was very receptive of it. I'm not sure her brothers would have been so grateful of a messy sugary gift. It seemed to make them happy.

Thomas and Natalie went on a road trip to visit her sister in Georgia and I was very happy to get picture updates of the fun they were having. What did we ever do before texting?!

Four years ago Ella and I went to the very same aquarium while on a business trip with Tom. I shed a little tear when she told me she doesn't remember but I remember and that makes me smile.

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They act like brother and sister

Brother and sister 1985

Wyatt and Piper spent a day with us and that's always fun!

The corn is ready! We love it!

He said he had never seen corn look like this. I find that hard to believe but never the less he thought it was great.

SPRINKLER



ZZ spent the night with Aunt Chel so that I could take Nik to a fireworks show. Sadly it got rained out so we played in the rain at home. With his Anxiety and OCD these things can be pretty tricky. It's very hard to get him out of his routine and then to have to change plans again stressed him out. We handled it and made some good memories for everyone.

He loved the glow sticks!

He hated the lightning bugs poor guy.

Then we celebrated our oldest sweeties birthday. The party will be when Aunt Nenni is here in a couple of weeks so stay tuned

Aunt Nennii did send her a package and this cute dress that Ella picked out the material for was one of the things in it.

She was with us for the day since her parents were working. Papa took her shopping and to lunch. She fell in love with this calculator that gives a 'receipt'. She has always loved to play store.

They went to Build A Bear and she made Smurfette (with sound) They always ask the kids first and then look at the adult and ask if that's ok since it's an extra $7.  I remember that driving me crazy when our kids were little since sometimes we really didn't have the extra money.

Where has the time gone!

She also got an extra outfit, pj's for the sleep over that  night.
Her and I watched a movie and ate some snacks.
 

Papa gave up his spot in the bed for her

Thanks Papa