(Don't worry Grandpa...  We were close behind them!)

Since this is truly a "scrap book/journal" for me I need to remember some of the funny things that happen around here....  Two days ago I was doing something in my office and Ruby was eating yogurt covered raisins in the room next to me..  All of a sudden she started to cry.  One of those scared/hurt cries.  I ran in to check on her, and she had stuffed one raisin up each nostril and they were stuck!   Thankfully, the nurse (me) in the house was able to extract both without to much difficulty.  Jeff appreciated my short call to the office asking where he put the tweezers!!!!  I had one scared little Ruby who most likely will never shove anything up her nose again!!!!

We have officially kicked off summer.   The lake is melted, the dock and boats are in, and the kids even got a little wet this past weekend.  One more week of school, and then the summer schedule begins!  What I think summer will look like for me:  Less blogging, lots of photography, and just making it a special time with the Pearl & The Ruby!  Birthdays for Ainsley, Jeff & Ruby, and a big anniversary for us!  Also, a few camps and a family trip...  Looking forward to it all!

I think most Mom's who adopt when they already have other children at home pray that their siblings will grow up to truly love each other.  I know I have prayed that The Pearl & The Ruby will always have a special and loving sister relationship.  Over time I have seen their friendship and sister bond grow.  But, today it was verbalized by sweet Ruby.  We were in the parking lot at Ainsley's school this morning, and Ruby said, "I WUV YOU SISSY!"  Four little words that lit up her big sister's face.  Four little words, that earned this reply, "I love you too Ruby!"  Just like that...  Answered prayer!  It's not that I have ever questioned it, but so sweet to really hear it un-prompted for the first time.

It was an awesome weekend with my beautiful friend Kim and her amazing family!!!  I loved spending time with them, and having a peek into their world.  I LOVED their company, their gorgeous home, of course the 3Peanuts, and my new friend Scout!!!!  I got to love on Kate, to see adorable "Homerun Harry" do his thing, catch up with the impressive Will, meet new friends, and be pampered at the Spa!!!  THANK YOU DAVE!!  And, THANK YOU JEFF for the awesome weekend away!  Kim, thank you for your very special friendship.  Who knew RQ would bless us in this way!

Well.....  I am sitting in the gate area of our second departure attempt catching up on photos and blogging!  Why you ask?  Because the first plane we were going to take had a mechanical....  So, they moved us to a new gate and a new plane....  First class got on....  First class got off...  The pilot (who looks like he is 12 :) ) came out and literally said...  "Our plane is broken."  Seriously?  I had to laugh at that one...  I traveled in sales pretty extensively for 15 years, and I have never heard it explained that way!!!  Anyway, I have the luxury of finding the humor in all of this since I am flying solo!!!  Yes, sweet Jeff is in charge of the beauties, and I have no responsibility for 72 hours.  Sorry to sound so excited about it, but I am looking forward to time with Kim, and a little selfish, "Me" time!  Seriously, I am so thankful for this chance to get-away and re-charge the Mommy batteries before school gets out!  Plus, I know the girls will be PERFECT for their Daddy.  He is so incredibly capable, he could easily have my job!

I am off to play with the 3 Peanuts for a few days!!!