It's been a wonderful relaxing-busy summer so far. I'm doing a lot of reading, which I love. A favorite reading time is right before bed ~ I am reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy for the first time, and I listen to the movie music while I read. It's an awesome multi-sensory experience. :-) Really though, I was telling Phillip that I miss it when I don't have that time. I look forward to it like a relaxing visit with an old friend.
Speaking of old friends, we got to see several this past week. My college roommate Jessica and I got together with our younger boys at Falls Creek. She says she tells people, "When Lanaya left me for her husband....." Sorry, Jess. I did do that that one time. But she still meets up with me, so she must forgive me.
I'm so sorry to make you suffer through my selfies. But we have happy faces, so here it is.
We met three snakes at the Falls. This one might be a Kirtland's snake. Harmless. But startling when you glance back to find him staring at you.
Another little guy of unknown name.
And another one not pictured swimming not far from the huge spider skittering on top of the water.
Harrison had a good time.
He is sore today from swinging on that swing. Good boy-time at this place.
For Independence Day we went to visit Cody's family. Now that our families are both in the Midwest, we'll get to see each other more. All the kids are together here except for Liz who was actually visiting Texas at the time. Tear. Things change when your kids grow up.
We haven't seen Ling in 10 years or more! I had quite an enjoyable time visiting with her. If our memories are correct, Phillip and I have been to (stayed in?) every home they've lived in. There are a lot of good memories of our kids together too ~ zoos and Halloweens and so many delicious meals.
I did not get any actual pictures of Cody. But he made us the best brisket we've ever eaten!
Ling's mom made a Chinese meal for us.
She showed me how to make some of the dishes and allowed me to help her a bit. She doesn't speak English but we made it work.
Presentation is her speciality. I especially enjoyed all the vegetables.
And Phillip read the Declaration of Independence to us on the 4th.
We're listening. We really are.
Harrison was inspired by the loud fireworks, so we found him some paper to draw a battle comic strip.
The people in this town enjoy their fireworks! I thought San Antonio did a lot of fireworks..... but these people did fireworks from daylight until midnight both nights we were there. We saw quite the show from Cody's balcony.
Ping-pong was a big hit for all of us. Ling is the reigning champion.
It's such a blessing to be in the Midwest and be able to see so many people we know. It truly feels like home.
I saw this paper at the store and had to get a picture of that headline. I'm glad he survived.
We planted wildflowers outside our kitchen window and the flowers are now blooming! I was hoping. I've planted those seed packets before and didn't get anything. Jon asked me if we could get rid of those "weeds" just a couple of weeks ago. But now we have purple and orange and white flowers. And butterflies have found them.
Queen Anne's lace (Wild Carrot) grows by the roadside! Anne of Green Gables talks about Queen Anne's lace, and I've been fascinated by it since watching the movie. Now it grows beside me.
Little jeweled bugs congregate on the wildflower stems.
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