Eric's older brother and family came over for 24 hours. There was a Chinese Dragon Boat festival on Saturday that we all thought would be fun to do together. It was a hot, steamy day; the dragon boat race was canceled because the creek was too high and we missed the dance performances because we didn't get there when it started and then ate our food in the hot shade while the remaining two performances concluded. It was nice to be together, but the event didn't quite live up to our expectations. I was glad we got to share a meal together the night before with both Eric's brothers and families and celebrate Michaela's 12th birthday. An impromptu outing to a marble factory before the Chinese festival proved to be the highlight of our field trip. Being together and having connection is always more valuable than any event so we're grateful for that. We did get a few good pictures out of the adventure.
Elle is so proud of her cousins and loves to be around them. She tries to say their names and does pretty well calling Benjamin, Benj and Johanna, Jo. We too are very proud of our nieces and nephew and think Michaela is growing up into a fine young lady. She is of course just ever so pretty with her blond hair, blue eyes and dimples, but her inner beauty matches with a character that reflects Jesus' heart. She was so helpful this weekend in meeting the needs of the younger ones and ready to lend a hand in the kitchen with all the cooking. She was like a sous-chef, taking my orders and executing them perfectly! Happy 12th Michaela - we love you!
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LOVED the new pictures. Sorry we missed you on The Plaza. When I heard 95 and humid we went with plan B- the mall!! :) Sounds like we might have made a good choice, but I missed seeing you again!!
Hey you all, watching these videos and looking at the pictures is the best fun we've had all morning. Love you bunches and gobs!
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