Summer Fun!

This summer we have had a lot going on, as most of you know. We had company on 4 occassions and 2 sets stayed for a week. It started with my step mom Eileen and her new husband Roger. They came and stayed over a long weekend. It was nice because they were very low key. Happy to sit and watch Jenna while I worked in the garden. Or even just sit and watch Kelly work while he was frantically trying to get the wall built. We did get out to eat a few times. Grandma Morgan got her chicken livers she so loves out here! And we did go to the Amish buffet by boat, which is always a treat.

After that, my mom and step dad came for a week. It was nice to have them as well, but unfortunately Kelly had to go on travel while they were here. That threw a small wrench in the plans. Then, when the chest freezer stopped working while they were here, well that just added more fun. I was happy they were here to help me get that taken care of right away. We did take some time to go to French Lick, Indiana and see the new casino and resort that as been built and West Baden Springs resort that has been restored. It was a great time and Jenna enjoyed squealing in the large dome entryway of West Baden Springs.

After they left, my brother, sister in law, and 2 neices came for a week and my sister, brother in law, neice, nephew and their dog came for that first weekend. They all showed up in time for the 4th of July celebration here, which was actually on the 3rd of July. We had fireworks over the lake as well as fireworks on the other side of the house compliments of the Bait shop/fireworks shop out by the main road. It was nice although it was loud! The babies slept through all of it, which was a nice treat.

The older kids were able to catch about 25 fish while we waited for the fireworks to start. This was great to watch and kept Uncle Kelly busy as he was the only adult willing to bait the hooks and release the fish. I tried, but didn't want to touch those catfish!

The following day we had enough sunshine to swim in the morning, but then it turned to rain! The rest of the day was spent indoors, which was tough. We had 6 adults, 3 children, 2 babies, 3 dogs and 2 cats cooped up in one house. Oh yeah, and NO TV!! Although we did have some movies. It started getting rough and then my sister in law suggested bowling. I called and they were open Halleluiah! We headed into town to bowl. The kids had a great time and I think the youngest of the group had the highest score. You might think it was the bumpers in her lane, but my brother and brother in law were also bowling with bumpers and they didn't do so well. Anyways, no one really watched the score, they all just had fun. When it was time to leave, Kelly tipped the owner. He didn't want to take the money, but when Kelly said, "All of us, in one house, while it's raining. We REALLY appreciate you being open!" He laughed and took the money.

The next day the weather was better, although still not great. We did get some more fishing in, which the kids loved! Strangely enough, as soon as my sister and her family left the weather started to improve. WEIRD!

The rest of the week was mostly good. I ended up at the hospital with kidney stones, my neice ended up at the hospital with a possible infection. We went to Holiday World, which my neice loved, but the babies could have done without. Jenna screamed for her entire ride on the carousel, the only ride she could ride. And it wasn't a happy scream.

All in all, it was a great visit with family. My brother and his family left on Friday and although we were sad to see them leave, we were excited to begin plans for our own trip. Jenna and I are heading to Maryland to see my sister Stacie and then with her and her daughter, off to NYC to see my little brother and his family. Since Kelly is still here, he will be joining us on the trip to MD, but he isn't sure about NYC. I guess we will find out. when we get there. There are some pics of family with this LONG post! Enjoy.

FYI: Jenna is crawling everywhere and using eveything to pull herself up and stand. Kelly and I both predict whe will be walking by 9-10 months of age. And she squeals constantly! Mostly just to hear herself talk. It's is ear piercing, but we love her anyways.