Damn Husband: The Past Four Months, continued

Updating my blog has been very cathartic for me. This has been a very unusual summer. Thinking back over the last few months, it felt as though I never left the house except for doctor’s appointments. It was fun to go through the photos, post them and relive the fun we have had together. I am so blessed to have this great family. Cocooning at home with my family was the best choice I could have made this summer.

The photos aren't in any particular order. The following two posts cover events from April to August.

My sister Barb was washing our parent's porch furniture. Nigel couldn't resist helping.

I hate shopping. I used to shop for a living when I was a photographic stylist in NYC. Whenever I have to shop I still feel like I am working. We ran into Old Navy to get shoes for Nigel. He is growing so fast! Mikaela said, "mom, take my picture." So I did. Thanks for making shopping fun, Mikaela.

My dad's 80th birthday August 5th
Happy Birthday daddy. We love you.

My sister Kris and her daughter, Kaitlyn

Cousin Dylan and Mikaela

my mom and Mikaela

Nigel getting some Aunt Barbara love

Motherhood 101: don't let your children put plastic bags over their heads. I took it right off after I took the picture, I swear.

Let me in!

Nigel hides under the pole bean tepee

Mikaela teaches Nigel to ride.

Nigel loves to ride and eat

Such good friends

Park Time

Ribbit!

Michael instructs Mikaela about the physics of siphoning as he attempts to empty the pool. In the process he learns that life would be easier with a smaller hose.

Our Fruit Fest
When my sister Kris heard I was sick she sent fruit flowers. Yum. We all felt better after that.

Father's Day when the damn husband gets to be king (for the day)

My pop. He has always been the king in my life. Never could I have wished for a better father. I miss his funny sense of humor, I miss our chats, I miss our political disagreements. I miss everything about him. Alzheimers is a cruel disease.

June Balloon Fest

Mikaela tried hula hooping with her necklace

Prize Duck

Happy Siblings

Anyone who knows Mikaela knows she is horse crazy. Loves, loves her horses!! She has taught Nigel well. He makes an excellent owner and he also knows how to whinny and canter. Quite funny to see. Who knew I would be raising equines more than I would be raising children. Thanks to Aunt Kris, Mikaela was able to spend a week at horse camp. What a blast! Her friend Maya was also at camp which made it even better.