Busy Summer

We've had a wonderfully hectic summer.  It was both wonderful and hectic.  We got to see all of our children and grandchildren (except for Craig and Logan), just not at the same time.  Briana started the summer off at the end of May by coming for 2 weeks with her girls so she could attend the wedding of her good friend Allyson.  Her girls are indeed growing quickly.  A month later Lindsay and Todd and their boys came.  We enjoyed watching Tyson run - a lot.  They visited Amber one night then attended the Machen Family Reunion just east of Pizmo Beach.  It was fun.  A week later Steph and Carter and brood came in for a week. Reese and Emery a both so sweet and I almost got Dane to walk (but only almost).  Amber and Branden and their 3 joined us for a weekend.  I'd almost forgotten what it was like having 6 little kids running around the house at the same time (Oh yeah, we only had 5).



Briana and Claire join us around the fire pit.

 We have worked really hard on the back yard this summer and I think it was enjoyed by most of the grandkids and their parents alike.  We're tired, but plan to push on until the little details are all finished.


Our lawn is finally in!