There was a lot of this. Even on a hot, sunny weekend, they get glued to their ipads and this tablet. Maybe they just need a little time to cool off and regroup. Here’s Dan, swishing kids around in the shallow water. He did this over and over again, made them so happy. Ahhh, that […]
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Nice and hot, lots of sun, many pictures: Skipping rocks: This amused me–see those swim trunks? Apparently they used to be Jay’s and he handed them down to James. I never noticed before how the plaid doesn’t match–not even at all, no attempt. Many more pictures, lots more fun. love you guys, Mom, aka Grandma
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Here they are, trying to lure a sunfish into their basket. When Sam does actually catch a fish, she just rolls it around in her mouth for a minute and spits it out again, no harm done. These two girls were pretty happy to see each other. And my parents came to the lake too.
You know, I watch my kids and my grandbabies with their ipads and parents’ phones and I’m so amazed. I’ve heard the negative comments about how kids can’t even carry on a conversation these days (not true) and how technology is wrecking their brains. Sponge Bob could supposedly cause brain damage was one report. Puh-leeze.
James had a friend along, and Jay ended up staying Saturday night too. No matter how big you get, you’re still mine. xo. love forever, Mom
This was a fun toy, little tiny dart cross bow. They’re working it together. Then Dan walked by and wanted to try, and hit the target. After he continued on, John said, “He’s always good at hitting any target. He’s just got an eye for it.” Interesting. Anyway, we put a seal coat on the
My mom has said watching the family reminds her of a newspaper cartoon from her childhood where there was a big drawing, kind of like a map, and everyone was involved in some activity all over. I don’t remember the name of it. Approaching: Empty tubes: There they are: And his cowboy badge stayed
There are probably numerous ecological benefits to having something like this on your house. One of these guys flew up John’s nose a few years back and stung him good up inside there. It was a pretty horrible incident, eye swelled shut, terrible. Anyway, they approached quietly. Only Jay was stung on the shoulder.
We had the chance to take a long weekend, so we did. This little girl came along too. See her trusty monkey with his seat belt safely in place? The kids picked this weed/flower before we left, and had it in a vase. It was too pretty to leave behind, and so was the dandelion.
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