Long Weekend Part 2

Yesterday, it rained in the morning. Then it was sunny in the afternoon. And last night, we had a nice big thunderstorm. It was awesome. It seems like forever since I've heard thunder.

We got the house cleaned up, the grass cut, and the laundry done. We had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner with a friend from Daphne's school, who came over to play while her parents went to a movie.

We got Vern hung up on the porch, and Daphne's zinnia plant is sprouting new blooms.


Kev and Daphne took a nature walk during the sunny afternoon. They took pictures for their nature scavenger hunt photo album. Meanwhile, I sat on the porch swing and had quiet time.

One thing they had to find was a creek:

And the best part of the whole weekend?

We have a new addition to our family!

Welcome Carter Michael!

Your cousin Daphne, Aunt Tara, and Uncle Kev can't wait to meet you!