Our blended family life!

Friday night chilling at the house to Saturday morning and sending the kids out to work!!

Tubing work at Satan's kingdom - its like day camp for parents.

Meanwhile - lets see what the dogs think of each other - it was a hot muggy day, Brian and I took them for a quick walk.  Nora was happy to say Hi and Wendy said she needed more time.  Sparky is a totally gentleman and opted to give her more time.  They panted in the same general area and co-existed.

We reconvened later for Drew's baseball game and popping into the lake - Love the independence for the kiddos.  Nick even took Tate, Ashley and some buddies to a concert that night.  A bit of a later night but that's what happens when you stay til the end....

Sparky is still solo at our house and resuming the most adorable watchful position, loving to see his family and new family members coming home.

After our second dog visit, we decided they can all co-exist, so NOW we have a full house and watching Tennessee play for the college world series!!

Check out this beauty after a fun summer rain storm.

So very thankful that the McCulloughs were able to come in on Friday - it gave us the whole weekend to spend time with them and integrate life and the dogs - so much better than diving right back into the work week for Chris and I!!

So when Monday did roll around, Farrah came to work with me for the MLK ground breaking ceremony.  She is no stranger to ceremonies - matter of fact I would call her a professional ceremony attender with Brian and her being involved with and honored in countless ceremonies.  She know exactly what is appreciate to wear do talk to, help with.  She is a pro!!  Sweet of her to actually want to join me and loved that she got to put faces with the folks that I work with

Seriously love the full family room - dogs and all

Just a few shots of Drew playing all stars, as yes we got to see some games to include a great pickle event =)  He still has that sweet childhood face.

Tuesday/Wednesday were days at the lake and just so beautiful = minus the weird herbicide they applied to the lake.  Maybe we will read about that in a few years.... But in the meantime this doesn't look so bad.

The circle chair is just so happy

Truly adore how these kids keep themselves busy with the little things

Sometime out tubing, wake surfing and wake boarding

So impressed to see Brian rock it!!  Wish you could here the radio with Panama in the back ground.  Crush it!!  Looks just like the kids.

So many dogs to snuggle

Love this morning photo of Nora

Last night before we head out - we tried this small Italian restaurant that we have never been to!!  Delicious - The owner is Vietnamese and the food is wonderful.  BYOB and our besties is the icing on the the cake.

Much unique experience - we head out at 7am with the assistance of our house sitters/best buddies!  How sweet of them to see us off!!  We are so blessed.

Here's to their time to finally comedown after retirement, graduation, international move etc....and relax while we head into the reunion!!