Long time, no write! It's been very busy in our household by choice. We are doing our best to squeeze every moment out of this summer that is physically possible. However, I owe an update to all those who are so faithfully following along with our family journey.
These past several months have been filled with constant transition. In April, Jordy had the fixator put on. In May, Natalie broke her arm and went into a cast. In June, Jordy had the fixator removed and went into a cast and Natalie came out of her cast and went into a splint. In July, Jordy came out of his cast and went into a knee immobilizer. Let's just say this summer has required constant maneuvering but at least now all children are out of casts and we can ALL enjoy swimming and all the water fun that summer brings. We have done zoos, Bible school, play dates, overnighters, the Creation Museum, camping, library summer reading, swimming, etc. We may need school as a break from summer and that's exactly what we are aiming for! I'll let the pictures tell the rest.
Disclaimer: These are out of order and I do not have the time to fix them. Without further explination, here is what summer is . . .
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| Backyard kickball |
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| First trip to the zoo with friends. |
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| Yay! A new roof. :( |
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| Beach time at Winona Lake with some other adoptive families. |
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| The botanical area of the Creation Museum |
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| More Creation Museum |
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| And More . . . |
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| And More! |
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| Pool Party |
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| Just to prove I was really there. Who are those people back there? |
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| Keep away with a friend. |
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| Lunch outside! |
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| A close up of one of the photo bombers. LOL. |
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| Cast has been off for one day and we aren't wasting any time. To the beach, we go! |
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| They are just a teeny bit excited to FINALLY be swimming in the lake. |
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| Driving my dad's "new" tractor. I have to say I actually did enjoy myself. |
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| More rides with grandpa and playing with the other new toy the 4-wheeler. |
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| Tin Caps game on Memorial Day. |
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| See that popcorn? Yeah, that's not our popcorn. Someone left it behind and my husband thought it was acceptable to eat it. One of the many pleasures I have being married to him. Just check out how he is corrupting my sweet little Melina. |
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| Time with out of state cousins! |
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| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, trip 2, |
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| Wii with friends |
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| Neighborhood hangout. :) |
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| BFF sleepover. |
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| Bible School craft. |
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| More crafting. |
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| Bible school program practice. |
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| Random pool shot from trip to KY. |
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| Cincinnati Zoo. |
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| The older they get, the goofier they get. |
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| Polar bears were quite playful for us. |
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| My mother in laws first s'more. Doesn't even seem right. |
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| Backyard camping at the Petroskys. |
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| Akron 4th of July parade. |
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| My handsome nephew driving with his tractor square dancing crew. |
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| AKA the Akron Tractor parade. |
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| Some tractor square dancing. |
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| Cornholing cousins. :) |
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| Catching up with our friends at the Akron park. |
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| Excellent effort by four out of our five children. Gerik came closest to winning at 4th place. |
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| My oldest kid swinging with our youngest kid. Age is no indication of youth! |
