We did lots of experiments with Kiwi Crates I brought with me…so much fun & we all learned a lot
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Claire hammering some Geodes I brought them
Awesome to have Luke & Jordan meet up with all of us (really missed Pete & Leia) who were in Florida for a cruise, but took the time to drive to Orlando to see Sara, Emma & Claire. And we loved, loved seeing them both too!
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Emma playing pickle ball with Uncle Luke
Celebrating Emma’s 5th birthday!
She loves Bluey!
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Emma’s special day ended on a sweet note!
And, no trip is complete, without a out of control dance party! (And Luke, Pete, Leia & Jordan’s gift of disco lights made it fantastic!)
(They love the way Grampa flips them over his shoulder…it’s his signature move. I think if he tried it with me, he’d be quickly on his way to retirement!)
There’s always ice cream (pic taken after the ice cream was long gone!) & baking (strawberry Peeps were fun to make, but a tasting fail!)
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We had a sleep over one night at our AirBnB
I took lots of Barbie stuff I’d been saving for them back at our house
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Love enjoying this nice Florida weather outside with these active girls!
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Emma’s first T-ball practice (tongue out…just like her Uncle Pete used to do)
Contemplative Claire
Presents from Mexico!
Sisters….love love love playing together
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And so much laughter!
And NOT posing for Grampa when he wants a photo, but a whole lot of cuteness!
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They got ‘replacement’ KU Jayhawk beach towels (theirs drowned in the flood)
Always, always so much fun to be with these girls & really enjoyed our time with Sara. Can’t believe how fast these little girls are growing up…Emma reading now; Claire involved with school friends & sleepovers. Their house is still a shell; waiting for the re-construction to begin. Sara & Kevin have their plates more than full with these two, everyone’s schedules & the million decisions that come with a house that has been flooded & the loss of so many of their belongings.
Never want to say good bye, but always can’t wait until the next time! Love this family so much & always, always miss them!
PS: I can always add more ALWAYS & more !!!!!, but maybe there is just the right amount in this posting!!!