Skyping with Nana- July 2, 2011

June 30, 2011

Emily loves Harry Potter!  I never did get to read this issue.

Michael (the previous owner) had planted a garden that included many tomato plants, egg plant, cucumbers, various herbs and some lettuce.  When two cherry tomatoes were ready to eat, I snapped this photo to send to him.  Sadly, that was the highlight of my gardening skills.  I think we harvested a total of 4 cherry tomatoes and two cucumbers.  Oh, and lots of basil.  I have managed to keep that alive!

Lite-Brite! June 29, 2011

Debbie was so excited to play the Lite-Brite with Daniel.  She toted it across several states to do so!

Travis! June 28, 2011

On our way home from our trip, we stopped to pick up Julia and Debbie for a visit.  After lunch at Fat Daddy's (yum!), Debbie drove and took us on a slight detour to see Travis.  I had no idea what we were doing until he walked out (neither did he)!  It was a great surprise!

Friendship Day- June 27, 2011

While Emily celebrated Friendship Day with Bailey, Sarah, Daniel, Papa and I had a fun day at the beach.  Emily's day of fun included skating and a movie.

Back for a Visit- June 25, 2011

After two weeks at the new house, we came back for a brief visit.  We had weddings, birthday parties, friendship day, a beach trip and car repairs all in the span of a few days!

Jeff lovingly changed the headlight in my car, which oddly involved removing a tire.  What a good brother!

Nana, Emily & Sarah at Javier & Christy's wedding reception.  Emily was an altar server during the Mass.

Lincoln's 5th birthday party!  

Cousins and Cards- June 17, 2011

TJ, Sarah, Emily & Julia play cards on the sun porch.