Summer Reunions & Big Birthdays

Josh and I went to the PROM aka Steph's 40th birthday. I barely fit into my wedding dress with the straps tied much wider than 20 years ago.

Checking out Khan's Dad's cybertruck.

My friend Steph.

4th of July visit to my mom's house in Cincy. Eating Gold Star cheese coneys!!!

My nephew Mason playing VR with the boys.

Taking his cat for a walk!

Happy to see my brother aka Uncle Chris.

A RAINBOW on our way to northern OH to see extended family.

The boys talking to my FAVORITE grandma in the world!!! She's a special lady.

Playing whiffle ball with Uncle Turk. We stayed at my Aunt Poo and Uncle Turk's house for a night.

Swimming with the neighbors dog was quite the adventure.

Even Benny got to drive the 4 wheeler this year.

Giant Jenga is another fun tradition.

The barn of fun included our new favorite game...PICKLEBALL!! Go Aunt Poo!

The best part of our visit was seeing so many people we care about. Grandpa Jim is 95! So it's extra special when the kids get to spend time with him.

A few weeks later, we were blessed with a visit from more amazing family! This is Josh's Great Uncle Bernie, emphasis on the "Great", as he would say. Such a fun bunch!

Josh's cousin Tyler, his wife Linda and their two daughters came too.

Joyce even got to play Euchre with her people.

And the kids were thrilled to play pickleball!

1st day of school 12th, 10th and 8th. They started back a week early this year.

Happy 47th Birthday Josh! He ignored my request for a smile.

Out to eat at the Moo & Brew with Mimi.

And a few gifts, of course.

The BEST card from Aaron, homemade 3D.

Josh's favorite tres leche cake, homemade by Joyce. So yummy!

These 4 are such treasures. And she's smiling.

Two days later we celebrated this stoic 18 year old. He smiled in several of his senior pictures but this one was my favorite. It's 100% him.

To celebrate, Jackson picked Mr Tokyo for all you can eat sushi!!

It was Benny's 1st sushi experience.

His crazy, excited face! We happened to see the Masud's at the restaurant as well. What a treat!

Jackson waiting to open gifts in his new chair.

Official senior picture for the yearbook.

Epic artwork by Jackson, reflecting his dislike for the card game Euchre. I am amazed!!

The kids hanging out with Chloe one evening at the most beautiful pool in town.

Our handsome senior is displayed at the school track to honor his last year of cross country.

My friend Kristie got REALLY excited when she saw it. Haha!