Ok, on a whim Paige agreed to another earpiercing. The first one at age 2(?) didn't last.
She was promised a lolipop if there were no tears. What a BRAVE girl! Now all the girls have ears pierced. It took two ladies to do the job, actually they each took an ear and pierced at the same moment. Emma gave her approval, but Paige was anxious for the BOYS to see them. I hope they noticed!
BTW that is a candy necklace around Paige's neck, they did not have candy ear rings to match.
I received this hammock chair from Sandy and Mike after there first stay in Costa Rica. The thought was it would be nice to sit and relax in the sun while I did some reading. The kids soon discovered they could swing using an attached rope, if all of them would pull the rider. 
Dick was here for a long weekend. While here I made sure he took it easy and got plenty of rest.
Isn't this sweet Ethan and Sophia sharing dinner of Waffles with all their favorite treats spilled on top?
The children always find something to play with...in this case it is Abby's kennel. I don't understand what the fascination is with the dog's pen, but all the kids kept themselves amused. Only Sydney is content to be on the outside, although it looks like she is she is begging to be let in.
Melissa and Jen enjoyed the Mudslides, and at this point they were able to finally relax and unwind. 