We're back!
(apparently the children are not too excited about leaving)
(apparently the children are not too excited about leaving)
It's amazing to me to see how the children grow and multiply every year. There was a huge difference in the level of play this time around...the girls segregated themselves from the boys and spent most the time out on their own, in their little world of wonder. It was the first year that we were able to sit and read, chat, and relax without major needs requiring attention. It was fantastic!
The girls, what can I say? These ladies are the most wonderful, loving, loyal, true, and fun group of girls. To be back here in Simpleville, with my "sisters" is the greatest gift. I also happen to turn the big 3-0 during our trip...they were there to help me sort through my distress and self-realization. (insert pity sigh here)
Sister got a lot of one-on-one time as the kids were so busy playing, one of us was always able to hold and cuddle with her...and she by far, is the greatest cuddler I have ever seen. She will bury her head into your chest as if directly melting your heart, and just rest there like a blanket. I do love her so much. Daddy Mock does as well.
A lot of fishing took place. Both boys are pretty great at casting, and both caught a fish!
But my definite highlight of the trip was watching these two further their bond. Yes, they're neighbors. Yes, we are all very tight, but the conversations and dynamics between these two somehow make you want to laugh, cry, and peek into the future at the same time.
This is a caught moment of them spending the majority of the morning sorting through fishing supplies.
Bee again was quite the entertainment. People do love to watch Bee. They don't believe our crazy stories of his actions or behavior until they are able to watch him in action...he's his own show. The Bee Show. He happen to break or sprain something in his foot two days before we left. It didn't seem urgent and since his pain tolerance is about as high as the heavens, he was fine.
He hobbled on a swollen foot the entire time, but not one complaint. Love that Bee.
We are sad to be back, yes. This is one vacation that we never seem to want to end.