Tree Forts

 

Josh and Kristene left for their home in Utah late this evening.  They had hoped to buy more furniture at the auction tonight, only to discover that the auction is actually scheduled for the following Thursday evening.  Millie and I had stayed home to watch the short troops and were pleasantly surprised be the early arrival of Josh, Kristene, Mom, and Dad.  We helped out as Josh loaded his trailer with antiques for his store.  Furniture needed wrapping and children needed coralling. 

Tonight I heard Kade sing the chorus to Somewhere Over The Rainbow and it about melted my heart... till he dropped a stone on my toe.

Marlo and Sabine are sad to see sweet Addi leave.  I'm thinking mother's helper for next summer!  The ticket will be in the mail Kristene!!

And the girls discovered that they can climb the ladder up the tree fort all on their own.  Lovely.  I had been so excited about the fenced yard till that moment...  Just a mom, looking for a break here or there.

Outdoor Fun

Hugo can not wait to run outside and play Nerf guns with Lucas.  Hugo calls his Nerf gun, a Smerf gun.  Lucas was demoted to second best cousin today.  Emry has surpassed him because she is "so crazy!"

Popeye's Fireworks

Papa flew home today.  We had breakfast together and then Popeye drove him into town to catch the shuttle to the airport.  We were all sad.  Well, honestly... I'm not so sure Hugo, or the girls, have had much time to notice his absence with all the goings on happening here.  This is a busy place!  Arms are at the ready to scoop up Marlo and Sabine to squeeze their warm little bodies and to beg for kisses.  Toddler kisses are the best!  Okay, clean faced toddler kisses are the best!  Hugo barely slows his pace to make eye contact with me, let alone spend any time longer than a meal at my side.  I miss Papa.

Just before bedtime, Popeye decided that a round of sparklers and fireworks were due.  The kids bounced around like pogo sticks with excitement, 8 hyper pogo sticks.  Luckily, no injuries occurred, just lots and lots of smiles. After the last of the sparks flew, movie time was declared and the kids raced to the waiting couches in the living room.