Week without Daddy (7/9 - 7/15)

Sean left for Germany on Saturday afternoon for a week of work.  He is still with W.L. Gore, he really loves his job which makes it easier on him to be away from us.  We are very blessed he has such a great job where he can be with us at dinner in the evening and at most of the kids events when he would like.  You do not often find such balance in the crazy life of a parent, husband, friend, son, but he has been able to achieve it currently.


We are here until Wednesday.  Monday morning we went to the Y pool with a bunch of friends from Grace's play group.   It was a gorgeous day and the kids love being there.  Tuesday was a play date at Crossan Park with the MOMS Club and swim lessons in the afternoon.  Anna and Abe are both progressing so well with their swimming.  They can both jump in the pool on their own their Dad taught them a few weeks ago and they are very excited about it.  Anna can swim across the pool. Abe's swim teacher, Mr Mike, could not get over how proud Abe was of his sister, Anna. Cheering her on with "Good job Anna, Good job" when he saw her jump in the water and swim across the pool.
Wednesday we drove to Nana and Grand Pops. Thursday and Friday mornings we went swimming at "Aunt Donna's" (Kim's sister-in-law) pool". Kim took two days off from work, we had a terrific time. Anna finally braved it and jumped off the diving board!!  Katie and Abby were there too which Anna and Abe adore.  They have a trampoline which is lots of fun for them too.

Thursday night we celebrated Uncle Mark and Grand Pops birthdays with a red and blue cake compliments of the kids and Aunt Kim.

Friday evening Daddy came home so we meet him at the airport.  This was the kids first visit to an airport.  They were very interested in the elevators and escalators.

Saturday was a party at the Lake for Freddie's high school graduation.  It was a fun day.  The kids love being there.  I was great to see everyone.