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Ms Zairel home visit

Ms Zairel did her annual home visit today. She and Simon compared their summer vacation destinations on the map of the US. Simon was thrilled to see her and was very excited to talk about starting school again. First day is Sept 8th. 

Kiddos

I was in Detroit this week and Jessie sent me these pictures of the kids. Simon with his game face on and Lillian practicing to be Cinderella. 

Boston 2015 - Jake, Emily and Avery

We juggled our summer vacation plans around and ended up shortening our trip to Boston. Despite that we were still lucky enough to visit with a few very special friends. Here are some photos of our afternoon with Jake, Emily, and their son Avery who is 6 months old!

Boston 2015 Leominster Visit

Had another amazing visit with the Leominster Basques the last time we were in Boston. Simon and Lillian loved playing with Abby and Jake. They read, played cars, swam and generally had an amazing time. Simon jumped off the diving board and Lillian loved jumping off the edge of the pool into whoever's arms happened to be closest. There is also a video of her talking on Abby's phone and Gaga responding from the other room.

Abby reading to Simon and Lillian.

Jake mostly not listening. Mostly. 

The scariest pirate around.

So much fun playing with cousins!

Scared of the remote control car. (Alan totally did it to her on purpose) 

Lillian LOVED Abby.

Gaga snuggles to warm up after a swim.

Boston 2015 Visit with Dave, Karen and Zac

We juggled our summer vacation plans around and ended up shortening our trip to Boston. Despite that we were still lucky enough to visit with a few very special friends. Here are some photos of David and Karen and their son Zac who is Lillian's age. Karen is pregnant with a little girl due in January!

Just two kids eating bananas.

Will you zip my sweater?

Simon playing Badminton for the first time. LOVED IT! 

I'm a big kid with a big kid grin!

Hose is hilarious!

Croquet!

Simon teaching Manners At Dinkel's

Simon to lady behind the counter: Can I have a chocolate doughnut?
Emily (whispered reminder to Simon): Did you forget a word?
Simon: With sprinkles!!