Josh's folks drove down for a visit several days after we moved in for Lauren's birthday. They were thrilled to see the girls after waaay too long not. The girls were surprised and equally thrilled to see Grandma/Grandpa! They survived along with us and all the mess around here. We tried to balance some fun in the middle of it all.
Platte River+picnic+ kayaking+sunshine= relaxation.
The girls+bathing suits+any kind of water= instant total bliss all day.
Planting in our garden= really sore muscles+really sunburned.
Heather's birthday celebration!
Lauren's birthday.... celebration?
We packed up and headed out.
We didn't get very far.
She fell hard on a rock and busted her arm up. Josh glanced at me and softly said "it looks like it's broken". Oh no. She was teary, pale, faint, cold sweating. Not good. For a birthday girl or not. We headed to spend 3 hours at the nearest hospital ER and prayed.
Her arm/elbow ended being fine! Just a contusion (internal bruising). The day ended up being much better. She was shaken up and sore but Nana made her traditional cake and we finally celebrated sweetie Lauren.
An unfortunate and unforgettable 9th birthday for sure.
She's a tough cookie. Always has been. Always will be.
I'm so in love with this little blondie.
