keeping super busy!

 It is really fun but also tiring. I think next will be just as busy but I figure when we move to TX we'll have plenty of time to sit around and relax as we try to adjust to time zone changes!

Yesterday my church friends had a going away party for us. Darling Hillary Meacham hosted at her gorgeous home in the trails. The kids swam and moms chatted. It was great, and nobody even went inside. She has an amazing backyard layout that is so great for hosting parties.  It doesn't really feel like goodbye yet since we'll see everyone several times yet....


The kids had so much fun in the pool. They swam for 3 solid hours.

So many kids + there were several babies not pictured. So great!

That evening after another swim at home we went to the cliffords for dinner and a movie. The kids played so long outside that we only got to watch about 30 minutes of the Avengers before heading home. Paula was also helping me with a little project.

Lexey and Jo are taking a little summer dance class. It is 4 Thursday's in July. Today was the 3rd day.  They have a great time and are super cute!

 

 

After dance we stopped at the store for a couple of items and some popsicles since it was already approaching 90 and we were so hot!  Then we did a few jobs and Clare, Lex and I watched The Book Thief while Jo napped. There were a LOT of tears. Especially from Clare. She was sobbing for a good 20 minutes even after the movie ended. It was very sad...everyone dies, but it was also a very sweet film. I liked it and also had read the book a few years ago and loved it!

This evening we met Annika and her family at the swim and tennis club for a swim and poolside pizza. It was so nice of them to plan this fun activity especially since they are going out of town so this was our last chance to say goodbye. Annika is a such a great best friend for Clare. They get along so well and really love each other.

The kids enjoyed a quick but noisy game of air hockey.

Annika was so sweet to bring a couple of presents for Clare.

Jo was thinking maybe it was still her birthday!

 Such cute BFF's!

So hard to say good bye. This was our first real good bye. It is easier to say good bye when we think we'll be back in a year so thank heavens for that! It will be fun for these girls to be pen pals for the year they are apart.