Fireworks

Sitting with Henry while watching fireworks reminded me of sitting with Bethany fifteen years ago. It was Beth's first Fourth of July. We sat on the curb and watched the neighbors light off their fireworks. Beth fell asleep part way through. That was a nice night.

Jennifer and the Choker Explosion

Summer of 1997 was the first year my family hosted Japanese exchange students. Michihiro stayed with us that year. There were several funny stories, but the one I'm sharing today took place at the mall. One of the field trips was to a 'real American Mall'. Well, going to the mall is always fun for teenage girls (Jennifer and I fit this category) and Jennifer decided to wear a beaded choker. When we got to the mall, I noticed that it was sagging a bit so I helped her tighten it. 5-10 minutes later she sneezed, and the choker exploded! All around us we heard the sound of beads hitting the linoleum. This story always makes me laugh because I feel a little bit guilty. It was my fault that the choker was too tight.

Welcome Back!!!

I've been neglecting my blog while I've been on vacation. Please accept my apologies! I have been enjoying the time off and start back to work on Monday.

These are pictures from my break:



Family Picture for Easter



















Wilson & Henry






































Getting rid of the (ugly, overgrown) bushes in our front yard



















Henry helped




















So much better without the bushes!



















Henry's first clippers haircut




































Eating Dinner (yes, we take pictures of Henry while he's eating!)





































At Nana's house
























Nana's backyard

















(Late) Easter Egg Hunt

















Swimming in the backyard






















































Sewing Project with Julie (this picture also shows the new couches and pictures on the wall, both are lacking in the Easter picture)


















Nana's house for Henry's birthday






















Eating Birthday BBQ


















Henry helping Wilson fix the sprinklers (Henry had picked up a big clod of mud/dirt and tried to eat it)




















Christina slept over for the weekend.



Henry loves swings!

Henry also loves slides!

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