A Visit From PawPaw and Granny Caggy and Aunt Mary

And what a lovely visit it was.

There was help finishing summer homework.




There were family outings.



There were card games learned and games played.




And of course, lots of love.....

Joi de vie

How do you spell 'cute'?

How do you spell 'will'?
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How do you spell 'miss'?
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How do you spell 'all'?
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Fresh Air Fund

New York City.
Long bus ride.
Meet new family.
In the country.
See cows grazing.
See plows working.

Smell by-products 8-(.

Greet brothers, sisters.
Hugs from family.
Swim in pool.
Pet the ponies.
Hold the bunnies.
Goodnight from bunk.

Bowl a strike!
Pick a tomato.
Family game night.
Family dinner time.
Say the grace.

See the pond.
Play with dogs.
Help with chores.
Play video games
(Rot the brain).

Form new friendships.
Count the stars.
Go for walks.
Chase the butterflies.
Discover new life.

Pack the bags.
Give hugs goodbye.
Promise to return.
Climb on bus.
Wave goodbye.
Home to Mommy.

Obrin and the Great Outdoors

Obrin doesn't seem to like being outdoors as much as we had expected. Guess it's just not what he's used to. I tried to encourage him to climb a tree this morning but he was having none of it. But he finally agreed to smile for the camera while actually touching the tree.



He did seem to like the vegetable garden, though, and picked a nice tomato.

Rite of Passage

Can we talk?
A whispered secret.
Clothes rinsed out.
A drawer opened.
Some guidance given.
Mark the calendar.
Hug girl goodbye.
Greet young woman.


(Mum's the word)

Family Game Night