7-7-08

We hope everyone had a good holiday weekend! Monday Gwen and the kids started swimming lessons at the jr. high near our house. Gwen gets in with John and Reagan has her own class - the kids sure like it, but oh my, what work it is for mom. That night we had Harvey over for dinner and we just visited. Tuesday morning John saw his ENT doctor and everything looks good. His hearing test went well this time and so we don't see the doctor for 6 months. That afternoon Reagan went to a birthday party for a boy from preschool and church -it was held at a big bounce place and she had a blast. That night was Jim's church night and then Wednesday was tumbling for Reagan, along with the swimming lessons going on every day. Friday for the holiday Jim worked in Mesa and Gwen had the work phones so we really didn't go anywhere except to check on Cake's house while she was at Lake Powell. On the way there, the AC in the van went out and so we just decided to switch and take Cara's car while she was gone - lucky for us - July in AZ is no fun without AC!! That night we BBQ'd and had to trick Reagan into going to the fireworks. She loves to see them but last year was scared of the loud sounds they make. So we got into PJs, brushed teeth, got blankets and Jim put the "earcups" (big earcovers used when chainsawing) into the trunk and we took a "drive" and ended up at fireworks. Reagan loved the fireworks but did indeed wear the "earcups" again this year. John loved it - loud noises and all! Saturday Jim worked at his parents and Gwen and the kids got in the pool while she had a few hours break from work phones. Then we just played around the house. Church was church, Jim started at 8:30am and didn't finish until 6pm that night, longer than normal. It seemed like a long weekend, Jim going nonstop and Gwen with work phones (3 calls for gypsies this week). Hope everyone is well - love Jim Gwen Reagan and John