...Michael attended basketball camp. The mom who picked him up texted "I thought we might need to rent a U-Haul to bring home all of Michael's awards." At the end of the four-day camp, he received the Best Shooter, Free Throw Champ, and Hot Shot Champ awards. The only award he didn't win went to a senior (Michael is a freshman.) Incredible. We were particularly impressed because he was an overnight camper, rooming with his friend Josh, and they got very little sleep!
...Angie and Rosemary visited, partly because they wanted to be passengers in Elizabeth's car. Elizabeth was more than willing to oblige. There is no errand too long or too far away for her to drive you. Always the happy chauffeur!
...my husband is the most remarkable source of support a person could have. And I continue to receive good health news. Mary's recent visited coincided with a surgical follow up. She was impressed with Dr. Folksy. The rest of her visit was spent laughing, walking (in 90 degree weather each day), and laughing some more. It never fails that even when we play Boggle, burn fajitas, or discuss Lane Center researchers, hysterical laughter is involved.
...Michael had a fabulous time with his friend Gabe completing the underground ropes and other challenges featured at Louisville's MEGA Quest Caves and Caverns. Although this his first time there, Gabe's mom texted me this picture, which she captioned "wow, he's a pro!!!"
...Elizabeth continues to discover who she is, what she likes, what she believes in, what she thinks is worth fighting for (she still feels the Berne). I am always astounded how she seems so comfortable in her own skin, astounded in part because that took me decades to figure out for myself. I took this photo of her without her knowledge; I love it because it personifies her personality: carefree, happy, and put together. Also, the photo reminded me of previous Benetton ads! She is especially excited about her AP English class this fall.
...Tiffany, Sam, Elise, and Parker visited! The pouring rain did not dampen our time together - Nerf bullets, barking dogs, red raspberry yogurt, wii Mario Kart, and a Hercules 300 piece jigsaw puzzle completed by all our smart kids in Herculean time! It is always soo wonderful when the cousins are together and to catch up with Tiffany!!! We can hardly wait to be with them at the beach in 1.5 weeks!!!
...the Democratic National Convention ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We're with her! (Well, Elizabeth almost is; the rest of us have been right beside her for years.)
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