Visitors

 This week started like any other, with summer school, errands, and trips to the swimming pool.  Mid week, our visitors, Grandpa and Lollie, came for a visit and it has been a non-start party ever since (well a non-stop party for some of us, Jeremy has unfortunately still had to work).

Thursday and Friday, C.C. decided to still go to summer school.  That allowed us to have a slower start and then plan something fun for the afternoon.  Thursday we went mini golfing and to 7-11 for "Free Slurpee Day".

Friday, we were trying to stay out of the sun because Merrick had a baseball game that night.  We decided to stay cool at Dave and Busters.  Elsie was thrilled that she had Grandpa there to ride all the motorcycles rides with her and the girls did a new VR game.

Friday evening we went to Merrick's baseball game, the first game of the state tournament.  The game definitely did not go the way we wanted, but we were glad that Grandpa and Lollie got a chance see him play while they were here.

Yesterday, Saturday, was a very busy day.  This weekend was the Old Time Fair.  We started the day with the parade.  The girls, quite literally, got more candy than they could carry.  We then went down to the fair and walked around and Grandpa looked at the cars in the classic car show.  Elsie was very disappointed that we didn't have time to ride the rides, but we had yet another baseball game to attend.

Saturday afternoon was, as usual, spent at a sporting event. Again, the second (and final) game of the state tournament didn't go as we hoped, but it was a great game.  Merrick made some amazing plays at first base.  He routinely makes a not very good team seem decent with all the saves and digs he pulls out.  Obviously, I am not the only one sees it.  After the the game, the Varsity coach for the high school associated with the team we played, stopped to talk to Merrick and told him that he is welcome to come play for him at anytime.

After the game, we went down to the river to cool off and paddleboard.  We tried to convince Grandpa and Lollie to paddle, but they were content to just watch.

It's been a busy few days with more to come. We have several more days of fun ahead and I can't wait.