Making A House A Home

The house came together pretty quickly. Aaron worked during the days and the girls and I were able to get everything unpacked and put into their proper places. It is enjoyable watching a house take shape knowing that it will be our home together. The hospital that Aaron works in is less than a 10 minute drive and we met him for lunch a few afternoons. We also went swimming and the girls built incredible Lego creations. 

After we had settled in we invited the Jackson's over for a pool party and lunch. The girls enjoyed playing and getting to know their soon-to-be cousins.

June 2015

Best.Day.Ever.

 I think I will mourn the loss of these two sets of best friends when we move more than they will! Children seem to be more resilient that way, and I have a tendancy to be over-sentimental. Evelyn, Sophia, Savannah and Abigail have been inseperable the past few days and it is such a joy to watch them immerse themselves in play and the wonders of childhood. Their imaginations are endless:

They made a fort out of boxes on the lawn and when it threatened rain we moved it into the garage and there it remains three days later.

They have eaten many meals in the fort's "rainbow room" and told me that they even remember to say prayer before they eat.

They play school and swim in the pool. They slip n slide and giggle and run. They ride bikes and fall off. They pick pinecones and create songs to sing to the neighborhood audience on the lawn. They sip lemonade and eat popcorn and make cookies.  

Last day of 3rd grade and 1st grade

Fans they bought at Watkin's party store down the street

The performance on the lawn