NEW BABY

So, we got great news this weekend. Matt's sister, Robin & her husband, Pat, adopted a little girl. Their family has grown by one more. The boys, J & J, are so excited to have a sister. No name yet for her as of last night. I can't wait to see pictures of our new neice. So, for Matt & I this makes 2 neices, and 5 nephews. Plus, another new baby due in November. We're so blessed.

Had a great day on Sunday. Went to church early & then strawberry picking. Irek and I were able to continue with our summer ritual. It was fun & we got about 10#s of strawberries. They weren't too big though, but they taste great. Took a boat ride out to the sandbar, but my favorite picture taking log was gone. Must have floated away with all the rain we had this past spring. I'll have to find another place to take pics of all the kids.

The girls came home from camp on Saturday. They both were glad to be back home. Although, K promptly came back to camp & then went to spend the night at L's house. She's a bit tired today. E forgot that she still has chores at home & that going to camp didn't erase them, only put them on hold for 2 weeks. Swim lessons continue this week. T is doing teriffic when he pays attention & follows along. He could move up if he'd slow it down a bit according to the instructor. M is also doing great at lessons. He really enjoys the time he has at the beach w/ his group.

BDay Celebration

We had a great day @ the folks celebrating Matt's 40th. He even got in the water & did some skiing. It's been a long time since he was on a waterski. K & E came home for a few hours to join in the fun. They both also skiied. T did quite a few trips out to the float & slide in the afternoon. M made friends w/ Garry & Jo's son & daughter. The kids all had a great time in the water & out. Dinner was fantastic, ribs, honey sesame chicken, cheeze burgers & dogs. Not to forget Barb's awesome beans-wouldn't be a cookout w/o them. Matt loves his gift-a 2 week trip to AK w/o the kids & I so he can go to some event w/ Robin & Doug & their spouses. Anyhoooo, enough said today-there's work to be done.

JULY IS HERE!!!1

So, today is the 1st and Matt is now officially 40. No big deal to him, but the kids are pretty excited. K & E will come home for a few hours tomorrow to celebrate w/ everyone. Not that there's going to be a huge party or something. Matt only wanted it small w/ 2 close friends & thier families, plus the folks. I'm so looking forward to a full day & evening at the beach. It's been sooooooo long. Last night was the camp fireworks. It was the first time that T & M got to see them from camp. They loved sitting down at the H2O Front w/ Matt and watching them. Matt said they were really bright. The 3 of them even got to see K, she was sitting in front of them. They didn't see E at all last night. Took us almost 3+ hours in North Conway to finish up grocery shopping and the like. I really despise the extra traffic a long weekend brings. Oh well, if it weren't for the tourists, people who work in service industries wouldn't have jobs or paychecks. Enough said. Bring on the Fireworks!!!!