Baughman Family: Summer Break Week 5

Our weekend with Benjamin flooded my mind with "what if" questions. I carry him in my heart constantly, praying for a positive outcome in his life. That being said, things in his world are as stable as they can be.

Aftermath of a fort sleepover. They were warned of collapsing books and blankets ahead of time. Obviously they were not concerned.

But the boys had a great weekend and enjoyed our friend's pool for a few moments again on Saturday.

Before we took him home, Greg initiated an epic Nerf war and both boys came prepared to win. We were a bit delayed getting out the door but it was so worth it for squeals, bragging rights and trash talk.

Sunday, Erin and Tim joined us for brunch. We quietly celebrated Greg with Black Rifle Coffee and Double Oaked Woodford. Gone are the days of hand drawn ties and macaroni necklaces. He appreciated that season as much though.

Someone thinks the air track is an awesome dog bed and no one has been able to convince her otherwise.

This knucklehead started feeling better over the weekend but still wasn't fully her ornery self for a few more days. It was; however, good to see a lot of her spirit shining through the sleepiness.

Our grandson is so much like his mother, we are amused most every phone call. He was recently caught rolling his eyes and calling out his parents for insisting he pick up his shoes. This is a family blog so I won't mention his word choice specifically but it started with bull. And when his exasperated mother expressed concern, "he is enrolled in a Christian preschool in the fall!", I rolled. "Not for long."

Monday the boy who was suddenly campaigning for a pet spider (we are going with a firm no on this) got a needed haircut. The quarantine hair was out of control.

He has always napped on car rides. He has always pulled a blanket over his head to nap. I still find both endearing.

This "tree" had the giggles.....

Because this "tree" claimed to be a zombie tree, rarely located in the wild.

Tuesday, Ty and I went to Dayton so I could visit and photograph Avry for Kristin. As usual, we talked through the world's problems, ate really well and relaxed while the boys constructed Legos and consumed smores. Ty was a great travel buddy with his insightful questions about where I would teleport if given the opportunity. He chose people he wants to visit whereas I selected places I would like to see.

Someone was confused as to why people were jumping on her new bed until she joined the fun. Oh Layla.

Wednesday we were all reunited at home, with Kate's return from her camping trip and our lengthy drive from Dayton in time to get her back to the orthodontist for another bracket and chain repair. I am so glad we tackled these braces before the new school year given how many issues she's had. Layla discovered her bed was for jumping and Ty was invited fishing with Makenna and the kids she babysits this summer.

Timehop made me swoon this week. Look at our little Kate Bug!

Ugh! And baby Ty too!

Every student enrolled in Ty's school was given two boxes of food Thursday. We were pretty blown away by the produce and the chicken that we already had in the freezer before unpacking the rest. I'm impressed with the attention his corporation pays to the needs of their community.

Thursday we ran several errands and spent some time with Erin who wanted accompaniment to her post op appointment. She is in the clear for three months until her next screening and overjoyed at the freedom to resume swimming, as she has lake plans in the near future. As I presented our case for involving additional physicians in her care, her amazing doctor quickly agreed and let me know I had not in the least offended her by my request because "Erin is (my) whole world". Before I could process the statement, Erin quipped, "actually, I'm 20% of her whole world". We agreed that percentage is based on a sliding scale because we like to keep it real around here.

Ty landed this flip several times before I thought to record it for him. And then of course he didn't. But he is pretty excited none the less.