On Saturday morning, Phyllis and I went tofor a surprise 70th birthday party for our cousin Cynthia.She thought she was meeting just her daughter Trina for brunch.Sisters Rebecca, Cynthia, Christine:In the next picture, second from the far right is our cousin Judy:I recommend the Bacon Bloody Mary (oh my!):

A few basics were needed before I wanted to spend the night, like a real bed!And blinds on the windows. Phyl came over and helped line shelves.In the evening, Thais and the kids came over. First quest: where are good places for Hide and Seek. In the storage space under Grandma’s bed?After some coaxing, Avery looked up.

There are overlapping sports seasons at this point. The First Tee golf program has begun, but tee-ball is not quite over.

Yum, Justin made his most-excellent baby back ribs.“Uncle Justin, can I have a ride in your race car?”

Tuesday, tee-ball practice for Avery, swim practice for Sophia.Thursday. “Grandma, take my picture with your phone.” Then Sophia texted it to her mom and day with the caption “This is NOT dangerous.”The rule is once we enter the gates of the neighborhood where they live, they can take off their seat belts … which explains this picture … that I didn’t know was taken by the other passenger in the back seat.Along with this one.And finally a great picture of the photographer’s legs.

“Grandma, I can peel my own egg. And put salt on it.”“But I don’t like the oak. You can have it.”“Grandma, take a picture of me.” Ok, but I wonder what your mom and dad will say.Sophia now has swim practice every weekday afternoon. Busy girl.

Looks like Avery got into the permanent markers again – lol.

“Where’s Carson?”“Peekaboo!”

I didn’t work on Wednesday, it was a shortened day at Regency Park Elementary. This was also Spring Break for Sophia and Avery so I spent the day with them. I met the window coverings person at my new house in the early afternoon. Sophia and Avery were excited to ride in the golf cart – Ethan in the Lennar office needs to unlock the door for me when I visit.Much to my surprise, after the appointment, I discovered Sophia and Avery had liberally made use of the colorful permanent Sharpie markers I had in the back seat. Oh my!Mom scrubbed Avery (mostly) clean for his tee-ball game.