Philomena's ER Visit

Philomena wanted to use the hose so she pulled the sprinkler out of the ground.  It's not the kind with legs/feet but has a metal stake that pushes into the ground.  Philomena dropped it and the stake stabbed her left foot.  The ER was packed so there were people on beds in the hallways.  I thought we'd be there longer, but the doctor came in pretty quickly.  He put one stitch in, which we'll have taken out in 10 days.  It's painful, bruised, and swollen, but she didn't need anything but the one stitch.  No damage to any tendons or nerves or bones!

 

Robin

My coworker asked if Maggie would make her a bird after seeing the picture of what Maggie had carved for Charlie.  Maggie chose to make a robin because robins are resilient.  My coworker is giving it to her sister who is going through a divorce.  Maggie wrote a very sweet note to go with the bird.

 

Charlie's Birthday Party

When we visited Caity, she invited us to join the birthday party the next Saturday at her mom's house in Milford.  It was great to visit with Lyn, Tristen, and Terren, as well as get to know Darren better.  He was really the only one that I haven't gotten to know over the last decade.  Charlie really connected with Maggie.  We also got to meet their extended family who were very welcoming.

 

Annual Visit to Pastor Caity

We drove up to Columbus to visit Caity's new church.  We went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant with this giant chair in front of it.  Then we visited back at her and Tyler's house.  Maggie gave the bird she carved to Charlie who enjoyed playing with the box and tissue paper as much if not more than playing with the bird :)

 

Henry Doorly Zoo

Philomena did a research study at Boys Town.  Part of her compensation was a pass for up to 10 people to go to the zoo.  Philomena brought Rebecca in her car.  I drove my mom, Uncle Jim, Maggie and me.  Then Beth met us at the zoo.  We walked all the outdoor exhibits in the morning.  It was horribly hot so Mom and Beth left after lunch.  Jim and the kids and I went to the Lied Jungle where Jim dropped his cane into the pond with the huge catfish!  Then we went to the Desert Dome and Kingdoms of the Night.  Then we go the kids ice cream.  The kids were getting crabby and I looked at Jim and told him we should probably just head home to air conditioning before they got any more irritable!  Overall, we all had a great time together!

Rebecca and Philomena leaned against the metal door frame and enjoyed how cold it felt compared to outdoors.  They cracked me up!

 

Christmas in July

Maggie wanted to make gingerbread cookies.  We used the new Christmas cookie cutter set that I bought to make a house and 3D trees, snowmen, and sleds.  We tried to make reindeer but the legs wouldn't go on the deer.  Next time I want to make one giant cookie and cut the pieces out after it bakes so the shape holds the correct size.  Otherwise, I thought the set worked great and they tasted so good!

 

Cleaning the Kitchen

I was pulling items out of the kitchen cabinets to wipe the shelves and found this little duck.  I'm not sure who hid it in there!  Neither child is claiming it!