Went to KS and came back! And we had a great time seeing so many wonderful family members and friends. I am realizing that I am not a great writer on these blogs, yet that shouldn't be a surprise as I am really a 'doer'. Can't wait to have a moment to show you some better pics and give a short update as to what is going on. Quickly, E will be in a dance and art camp the first week of August and then starts her new school August 14th (i think). J will begin preschool in the end of August as well and maybe the house will slow down a bit for Mommy. C has a cold this week and seems a bit skinnier; not bad though. S has the cough part, but seems to be growing fine. We are trying to play outside in the water to cool off....we just aren't used to the 90s up here in the north. The garden has LOTS of weeds and Daddeo is still reading, reading, reading. We had a great visit from Mommom and said goodbye a couple of days ago and then had some friends, the RBs, stop in on their way to their new home in Waterloo the next day. They have four kids and lots of energy and we had a great time with them all slumbering over.

What a treat to see them! Things are still churning around here.