The Mark & Sara Ward Family

Mark and Sara looked (and acted) like honeymooners the whole time.  I loved it, but I’m a romantic.  They were much more cooperative about getting their picture taken than those active, very excited children.

And Grandpa was worst of all.  You’d think I would be used to him being ‘one of the kids’ when he’s with them.

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We had our very own ‘show’ just as we were leaving the nature center.

 

Riding BACKWARDS was exciting!

It was a delightful visit I especially enjoyed playing speed scrabble.  Emma is very good at it … and Mark was a cheater :)

It’s JOHN Who Got Dirty – Not Me

I forgot to clarify the headline for the last entry.  John got really filthy working in the yard.

Down and Dirty in Poway

We just returned from two nights with Spencer and Amy’s family.  John really worked hard in their yard again.  It is such a huge yard, and could be a real paradise if they had the time and $$ to put into it.  It’s already pretty nice as is with the pool and patio and all the play places for the children.   I think that yard could be a full time job for a gardener and still use some extra time.  It is just SO big.

Every time we go down there, the house looks better and better with all the painting and repairs shaping up nicely and the furnishings put in the right place and the unpacking getting done.  It makes me tired just to think of trying to move.  I’m so glad we have no plans to do any such thing!