Matthew came on Wednesday. He is checking out the tomato crop with Mimi and Bayley. Jade and Bayley came first - check out their web page here. |
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There is a construction zone already set up on the patio. |
I think Matthew told Jade a funny story! |
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Then it was off to the rec center to swim (our pool is a little cold). |
Mimi, Bayley and Matthew had a blast. Jade checked out the life guard! |
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Matthew likes the slide! |
After swimming, Bayley and Matthew did some "rubber band art"..... |
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.... and some stamping. Matthew made Grandpa a very nice card! |
Matthew and Grandpa made some cool barricades. |
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Matthew incorporated them into the patio construction zone. |
Then there was some "jamming" at the piano before bed. |
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On Thursday, we went to Houston to the Imax theater and museum. |
| Matthew helped identify the many butterflies. |  |
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Bayley, Jade and Mimi REALLY don't like frogs! |
But Bayley REALLY loves Iguanas. |
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Matthew wasn't sure he liked the McFlurry, but he loved Grandpa's apple pie! |
Thanks for the treats, Mimi. |
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Very intense "high-5". |
| Grandpa, Jade, Bayley and Matthew went to the park on the way home to burn off some of the sweets. |  |
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Walking home from park. |
Friday started with Matthew trying to wake up Jade. |
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It backfired!!! |
After a little too much sugar, we headed to the park to run it off and feed the ducks. |
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Matthew was popular. |
Matthew gave Jade the Fruit-Loop necklace that he made. Jade wore it to camp - it may not come back if she gets hungry! |
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A little quiet time before heading home. It was almost time for Jade to leave for church camp. |
| The vans are loaded - time to get seat assignments. |  |
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The rain stopped before they left. |
Saturday it was time to cook brisket. Matthew helped make the cook area safe. |
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THEN..... it was time to get Bayley up! (she is under there somewhere) |
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A good morning kiss.... |
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.....and a big hug! |
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Stamping cards for Mom and Dad with Mimi. |
There are drums and bells at the park across the street from Mimi's house! |
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| The lead drummer. |  |
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Matthew and Grandpa hide(?) from the girls. |
We finally decided to brave the cool water and go swimming in our pool. |
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Bayley (the fish), Matthew, Mimi and Grandpa head for the airport to meet Mom & Dad. |
While we waited, Mimi and Bayley helped Matthew practice not to say "what did you bring me" when he first saw Mom & Dad. He got an A+! |
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Matthew shared his mints. |
HI! |
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