Blueberry Picking

Some friends of ours have a brother that owns a blueberry farm in town so I took the kids there after soccer. (The girls lost their soccer game 7-2, but Elizabeth scored one goal). We met Vivi and her mom, too. The blueberries were huge, soft and super sweet! The best ones I have ever had! It was so hot! However, we managed to pick two gallons of berries. After picking berries the kids spent the afternoon swimming with Amy and Tyler and then got ready for church. I made some cobblers and we enjoyed them with ice cream after church (well, I did and Lindsay, but the kids didn't like them!)

Blueberry cobblers and ice cream after church! NONE of the kids liked it though!

VBS

The girls went to VBS at Central United Methodist Church this week. After the first day, the girls, who had been separated into three groups (there were 450 kids attending) all ended up in the same group. Elizabeth cried the first day, so they put her with Anna and Kate was then left by herself, so they let her go with her sisters, too. Jack had baseball camp all week, so he did not go. The girls made the website and one of my friends sent me this picture. They had a lot of friends that did VBS with them so they had a great week!

Strep Throat

So, a few of the Szczepanski and Druelle kids had strep last week when we were gone. I felt like I was coming down with something Wednesday afternoon and by Thursday, I was going to the doctor. John was a big help Thursday evening and Friday morning. He took Jack to his golf and Jack played his best, shooting a 17 on three holes. I went to bed early Thursday night, and Elizabeth was tearful and wanted to give me a hug. She said she was sad I was sick. Kate teared up too. I got this letter from them which put a smile on my face. I especially like that John signed it--probably in the midst of doing the dishes and two loads of laundry he did that night.

The Long Ride Home

I think everyone fell asleep at some point on the long ride home. It was a fun (but busy) vacation.

Cartie was whipped when we got home!