Bailey Family

The first FULL week of school ended. We had arranged a camping trip with my brother and sister-in-law.  Rob's class didn't have assignments yet, same for the public school kids, and Carolyn's assignments are what I made them (since her English through Virtual SC hadn't started yet).  It was a much needed break! It was our first time camping as a family, and we had so much fun. We hope to go again (but with an additional person coming along) next trip. I hope David's baby sleeps better in the woods than my toddler did! That was the only part of the trip I didn't enjoy.   Seth is a seasoned camper.  Freedom to run around? YES! David and Bryonna's camp chairs were luxurious :)  The sleeping accommodations were not luxurious, but were comfortable. Gideon wanted to stay up all night. Sigh.  Rob and I each had a cot. The kids all had air mattresses. Gideon had a mat or the opportunity to sleep with anyone else he was willing to...

The summer has been busy (but the good kind - where I'm in charge of the schedule - mostly). We visited one of my cousins that was in town (along with the ones that already live in town) and my kids got to meet and play with some of their second cousins. Gideon had a fun time with them all. He especially got a kick out of touching the baby. I'll have to include a link to that video. Gideon and 2nd Cousin Our dentist/orthodontist has a play room; Gideon is finally old enough to play with the other kids. The kids went to Memere's for trips right after school got out, and when Seth got back from his, Gideon was SO happy to see him. He just wanted to climb all over Seth and play with him. The turtle now has a new owner. (One of the teachers at the middle school called us about our offer for a turtle.) Bye Bye Leafer. We've had him since December 2013, so 4 1/2 years of pet ownership was enough for us. Glad we're done with that adventure. He cli...