Rhymes and Riddles

August has been a whirlwind month for us.  It started out with Granny visiting, school starting, and then – closing out the month – a five day visit from Wayland’s sister, her husband, and two precious baby girls.  (I’m glad 2 1/2 year old Reece can’t read, because she would be totally offended that I referred to her as a “baby.”  I mean it in the nicest way though, I promise).

And now for your reading pleasure (ahem!), here is a quick recap of our week together.  In rhyme.

TEAMThompson played host to the Riddles.  The honor and pleasure all ours.  Giggles and smiles were aplenty;  playing house, hide-n-seek, trains and cars.   

Exhausting but exhilarating.  Ten people in one modest house.  While daddies were insurance schooling,  the rest stayed as busy as mice a mouse (it’s gotta rhyme y’all, or my title is shot!).

Dining in, dining out – we did both.  Football practice and games (Philip’s team is now 4-0! Yea!) we saw too.  Went creek stomping and forgot the camera.  Cousins played and the fights – they were few. 

Seeing family is always a blessing.  Rachel, Scott, Reece and Rynn, oh so sweet.  All the memories made we will treasure.  The gift of your presence a treat!

Okay, that was kind of corny, but I liked my title so I was bound and determined to make it work!  We have been so blessed this summer to have seen so much family.  The kids have had the wonderful opportunity to play with all their cousins, see two aunts, two uncles and a grandma to boot!  We are truly grateful! 

Although he wasn't around much, those girls loved the time they had with cousin Nate

 

"Yuker?" (as Reece called Luke) "Are you my friend?"

 

"Of course I'm your friend!"

 

"Oh, good."

Jean Jacket Twinkies

The most smiley baby I've ever seen. I nicknamed her "Grinny Rynny."

I don’t know what’s up with all the red eyes.  This user doesn’t know how to fix it though – I’ve tried.  Just picture everyone with beautiful blue eyes, unless you’re picturing Reece.  Hers are brown.  Or if you were picturing Philip (who I didn’t get any pictures of ) you would picture hazel green – like his momma.  Speaking of Philip, we have exciting news on the horizon.  I’ll post more on that soon.