We did lots of experiments with Kiwi Crates I brought with me…so much fun & we all learned a lot
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!
Emma playing pickle ball with Uncle Luke
Celebrating Emma’s 5th birthday!
She loves Bluey!
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!)
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
Love enjoying this nice Florida weather outside with these active girls!
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
And so much laughter!
And NOT posing for Grampa when he wants a photo, but a whole lot of cuteness!
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!!!