Loved Now, Welcome Forever

We found out on Thursday evening that these two would be joining our family on Friday morning.

We don't know how long they will be with us, but they are loved now and welcome forever.

We will be focused on doling out as many hugs and kisses as possible to the four little people now in our family.

We anticipate all of the house plants may die of neglect while we are distracted by snuggling.

Ohio & Indiana

Half of my family grew up in New York City and the other half in this part of the world:

Our first morning of our annual reunion trip with this view of the fog, caused me to unintentionally breathe deeply and inhale the smell of clover.

Every June we love to gather with our Schaeffer extended family:

Bop-bop and Jason spent some quality time doing one of their favorite things:

Porch sitting with family was a theme of the weekend:

After the big reunion meal on Sunday afternoon we drove on to Indiana.

Noblesville to visit Mary and Stan:

Highlights included tea parties:

Croquet:

Tractor driving:

Baking:

And bubble baths followed by bedtime stories:

We concluded our Midwest trip with a trip to see the Farmer family in Marion, In:

Lots of playing:

And eating:

And a little basketball: