Fun with Friends

Allison and the kids came down and went swimming with us at the rec center on Friday.  We were excited to see them!

Hallee and Jack had a great time playing together.  Wyatt played with them too.  Wyatt was brave and went on the water slide by himself.  He was so proud of himself.  Everyone had a great time swimming and playing together.

They came over after and Keith stayed with the kids so Allison and I could go out to dinner.  He is so great, he is always encouraging me to get out and he is so good with the kids and genuinely loves spending time with them.  It was so great for me and Allison to get a break. 

Jonah was excited to have Ryelin over last week.  He spent the whole day since they don't get to see each other very often.

I don't know how I got talked into this, but we signed Caitlyn up for camp with her school.  She was so excited.  She got everything all packed up this weekend.  I'm so proud of her for wanting to go even though she doesn't have any good friends going.  She said she is excited to make new friends and see her friends from school.  She is friendly with the kids at school, but she hasn't made any close connections yet, I'm sure this week will be good for her.  I love how outgoing and friendly she is.  When she was asking us if she could go to camp my immediate response was no.  While we were discussing it I asked her what she would do if she was a mom and her girl wanted to go to camp, she said, "If she was responsible I would pray about it and if I felt good I would let her go."  She sealed the deal with that answer, she is a wise girl.  She is a very responsible girl and she has earned our trust and I know she will have a great time.

On Monday morning I dropped Caitlyn off.  I had a hard time saying goodbye, she finally had to tell me to leave.  We have missed her this week, especially at night.  I like all of my kids to be in their beds at night!  She comes home Friday at noon, I can't wait to see her and hear about camp!

Monday was Keith's birthday.  I still wasn't feeling great from the nasty flu bug I had, so I didn't do as much for him as I would have liked.  We did take him balloons and treats to work.  We took him out to lunch and that night we gave him presents and watched a movie together that night.  I'm so grateful for Keith.  I can't even put into words how wonderful he is.  He is the most loving, selfless, generous person I know.  Happy Birthday Keith.