(July 27th)

We got up Tuesday morning and got ready to head out. Steve packed the car, which was a feat in itself. (Literally, there was only room for each of us to sit and not move.)  I tried to get a photo with grandma before leaving, and this is what Jameson gave me…

I got Grandpa to come inside to take a picture. He actually even gave me a real smile. I just love these two and wish I could see them more.

On the way to the cabin, we had to take the long way and go through Ephraim. While my brother-in-law interviewed for a coaching position, I took all the kids (minus Jenna), to the park. I was told it was just a few blocks away. So I picked a direction and started driving… wrong direction. I pulled up next to some old man on a scooter who had glazed over eyes and a cigarette hanging from his mouth and asked where the park was. He told me I could come play at his house… nasty old man. I told him I had kids and that they needed a place to play. I finally got some directions, and made it to the park. We spent 2 hours there in the hot sun, with 4 kids. Kayden kept having to go to the bathroom which didn’t make it easy to watch the other 3. Some other kids showed up, that were a little older, and when I got back from helping Kayden, they were holding Ella. She had been laying in the grass on a blanket. I could see her, but couldn’t hold her while helping Kayden. The girls were glad to help with Ella, even more than necessary. The kids mom came, and after the family was gone, Jameson and Kayden showed up wearing these.

Apparently the little boys forgot there hats, and these little boys were happy to help themselves.

I was tempted to let the boys keep the hats, but it’s a small enough town, the boys would be back for them. Instead, I had to tell these boys to leave their precious new hats on the table for their rightful owners.

Ella and I hung out under the tree while we waited.

Finally, as I was ready to take the kids to get ice cream somewhere, we got the call that Christina and Steve were ready. We got them, and blasted the AC in the car. Then we finished our trek to the cabin.