Hello and Goodbye

It's been craziness at the Simmons place....Beginning with the 4th of July, which was our "Sunday dinner" and included the regulars plus Amie's Mom, Susan, my Mom, Pam & John, Nick and my brother Don.  After a barbecue, the kids played again on the water slide (along with big kid, John) in the 100 degree weather.

Playtime

Pam & John

Nick showing Corbin, Gabi and Carrie some new games

Mom

Afterwards, we all enjoyed some Pinterest inspired dessert, a giant sugar cookie topped with fruit.  Most of us lasted long enough to see the Country Club fireworks from our homes, but none of us made it to the Stampede display.
Mom stayed with us as I was off work on Thursday, so we shopped at Centera (Macy's, her favorite) and then went to Timnath to Fine & Funky (accessories),then  she took us out to dinner that night. On Friday, we met Pam in Denver and then travelled to Winter Park to her art show.   Pam was anxious to take us to Hot Sulphur Springs after lunch, so amidst the thunder and lightning, (Yikes) we experienced the hot springs, then afterwards the art exhibit. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't so cooperative.

Pam's art exhibit

Grandma's new home

July mantle

The Yaws head to Nebraska

 Sunday rolled around and with that, the moving of Grandma into our home. Of course, just when the boys got everything loaded on the trucks, we had a huge downpour! But, we got her in and she's very excited to be here. I told her that she might change her opinion after being with us a few days! Then we had a going-away party for the Yaws at Curt and Amie's house. Lots of great food, and LOTS of kids (around 20). We will miss them and wish them the best as they move to their new home in Nebraska.



Carrie made Steph a scrapbook (lots of memories)

sweet Sami

Spencer and Clint