And then there were 12.

The summer started with a solid week of fun, including a trip to Fenton's

  and 9 days at Camanche!

By the beginning of July, all 12 grandkids were united and things got even more interesting! These last 3 weeks have been packed with swim lessons, trips to the lake, family dinners, etc. Pictures to come.
Although it is slightly exhausting to constantly be herding 12 kids around (with others, granted), it is also incredibly rewarding. What a pleasure to see my kids go bike riding (and Kalil learned to ride with no training wheels!), learn how fun it is to build forts, play ball, go swimming and kayaking. I know that the memories they are making this summer are priceless!
It has also been my personal pleasure to spend time with 2 of my sisters - we don't get to do that enough. At this, the midpoint of the summer, I get to look forward to spending time with yet another sister in just one short week!

New beginnings?

I am hoping that, possibly, perhaps, maybe this year I will be able to start and keep up a blog on our adventures as a family...now with 4 kids. Although he's colicky, which makes my life complicated, I certainly am enjoying the youngest one!