Hays Headed To Missouri

Well, Hays is in Missouri for the rest of the summer! He flew to Branson this morning by himself and he was so excited! My mom (and dad?) picked him up at the airport and he was headed to my Gran'ma's for a couple of days before camp starts! Gran'ma has a house full of relatives, but I know that she is excited to see Hays. . .he cannot wait to play checkers and scrabble with her!

Monday camp starts. . .his seventh year! Wow! Sweet Melissa Houston packed his trunk for him and I am SO VERY grateful for that!

The house is different without the big brother and everyone was a little distressed today (in their own way). Dax and Tiki THREW DOWN this afternoon. . .punching and mean words and everything! Maybe they're trying to figure out who is the alpha male while big brother is away. Who knows. The tears are dry for the day. . .we'll see what tomorrow holds!

We took Gabby's braids out and the afro is back in full force. I'm going to try a couple of new "do's" before I fork over braid money again. We'll see how that works out. . .I'll post pictures of everything we try!

Maggie heads to camp in two weeks. . . .

Comments

Jennie Allen said…

Is he at K1 still? Conner is on his way to K-1 for 2 weeks tomorrow.

July 18, 2010 at 11:32 AM

Ginger said…

Hi! I found your blog while looking for info into Rwandan adoption. I was discouraged in seeing the state dept site saying that you can't have more than two kids already to adopt, but then I see your family. So, is this rule somewhat flexible? How do you get a waiver on family size? Any info you can give me would be great!
gndpacheco at yahoo dot com

July 18, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Laurie said…

My daughter (Stacy Cole) is working at K-1 in the boy's office. She said that the kids are having a great time!!

July 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM

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