Smithfield Scoop from Snowflake

I really have no idea what the scoop is in Smithfield right now, so I'll have to focus more on the Snowflake goings on...

First of all, thanks for the birthday wishes for me and for Dad! You are all so kind and it was fun to visit with all of you. Thanks to Emma for taking good care of Dad while I'm on vacation in Arizona :) She's doing a great job of making sure he doesn't starve or get too lonely. From what I've heard, the food has been terrific and has kept him healthy and happy and active - he's been painting up a storm and has painted the entire upstairs now!!! It will all look fresh and new and lovely when I return home (IF I return home! - it's so fun here, that I may decide to take up permanent residence in the very wonderful guest room that Jenn and Scott have made in the basement!). 

Playing with the Rs here has been delightful. They are so fun and energetic and we have found some delightful things to do together - piggy back rides, going for walks, playing chase, reading stories, etc. Quite fun! It is still warm enough for them to play in the sprinklers and harvest cherry tomatoes outside, which they do with great enthusiasm! Rosie likes to chase the large beetles in the yard and even picks them up and lets them crawl on her! The adventures never end! 

On a walk to feed the ducks

Snack time!

Funny story from this morning.... Scott was playing with Rand and put a ball up his shirt and told him he looked like Mom. Of course, Rosie wanted a baby in her shirt, too. She patted her tummy and rubbed it - SO funny! There are certainly lots of babies coming to this family! 

You are all aware of what great cooks Jenn and Scott are - The food is always delicious and the companionship very comfortable and enriching. It has been fun to hang photos on the wall, go to the lake to feed the ducks, pull the little ones in their new wagon, as well as do the normal day to day stuff. I'm grateful to the Flakes for their kindness to let me hang out and help them wait for Baby E to arrive :) Gotta love this waiting game....!