July came in a hurry this year. Rich and I were gone most of June and flew home on June 30th. Jeremy and his family flew in from California the next day. We hadn't seen the Fresno Crowleys since December and boy were we lonesome. We picked the crew sup at Dulles Airport and didn't even stop to take a deep breath for two weeks. What great family times.
We missed having Lauren here with the rest of the family. She visited Virginia most of the month of June. We wish we could have Lauren ALL the time. I think this is a wonderful girl.
Here Lauren and I are at church. We were the only ones in the chapel so we took our picture on my iPad. Rich was in choir practice so we had some time to kill! Ha Ha! What
a cute girl she is. Love her so much.
Now on to July!
Jeremy;s family has grown this year. Baby Chase had his first trip to Virginia and his brothers and sister can fill up a house quickly Look at these cute faces! Carsen, Emery and Tanner. Grandpa takes the best pictures. This one makes you smile all over.
This is our baby Chase. Just look at those kissable cheeks. What a doll baby he is.
He is turning a year old this week and has been walking for about a month. He is such a happy litte guy.
Jeremy and family and Gabe and kids spent the first day at the Water park. Jeremy met up with Matt Carlson and family who were also visiting VA. (They were friends in Fairfax, roommates at BYU and married those California redheads who were also roommates at BYU). Chase stayed with Grammie and Grandpa. He was not happy about being with these strangers. He would look at me like I was the enemy. He was really happy to see his family when they returned from the water park.
The next day the girls and I were off to the BEAR store for all the litte girls' birthdays. WOW! Can you even imagine the twinkling eyes at this event. Not to mention the smiles.
First we had lunch with this guy and the little girls were pretty tickled
Then each darling girl picked out their new stuffed animal. What fun!
Jocelyn wasn't quite sure what to do and was in awe of the entire process.
We made it to the 4th of July withgreat expectations. What do you suppose these cousins are cooking up?
We stuffed ourselves full and then wentt to our Culpeper 4th of July Parade. Okay, I am a little short on pictures of this, but know we had a great day!
You know for some reason the pinwheels didn't interest Tanner and Carsen. This cute picture was after chalk painting the driveway and Uncle Andrew chasing them all over the yard. By this time it was getting late and everyone left for the fireworks except Chase and Grammie. This time Chase was asleep so he didn't have to be worried about his stranger Grammie.
We kept busy for the next two weeks having family time. Jeremy went home after the first week and Shelly and the kids flew home on the 16th. I may have some of the events out of order, but most of the family went to the Nats game, Shannon toured Jeremy and boys around Capital Hill, we had another family dinner, and a birthday party for Audrey.
Grandpa Crowley and Chase
The kids all took turns attacking the pinata that Melanie also made. It was stuffed with candy much to their delight. Andrew and Melanie with Audrey ready to take the first hit.
So all in all July was family bondage time ...............Ha Ha! I heard someone say that last week.
We had great fun with everyone together -- just missing our Lauren.
Here are a couple of really cute pictures of Carsen. This one is at Mountain Run Park with Grandpa Crowley.
Cool dude Tanner
Of course I have tons more pictures of my adorable grandchildren. I do have to admit they are the cutest ever. Sorry everyone else. The Crowley grandkids -- We are just crazy about them! So July was wonderful times.
After the kids scattered to their homes, we did have a chance to catch our breath before Rich had some surgery.
Rich had his second melanoma surgery in July. He had two removed last fall and six removed in July. He is a warrior this guy I married. All of the melanoma's are on his neck so he is running out of skin if you get the idea. The plastic surgeon has been working hard not to graft. Unfortunately another one was found in Sept so he has another surgery upcoming. Anyway we ended July with a sigh of relief and tons of fun memories with the Crowley gang.
We missed having Lauren here with the rest of the family. She visited Virginia most of the month of June. We wish we could have Lauren ALL the time. I think this is a wonderful girl.
Here Lauren and I are at church. We were the only ones in the chapel so we took our picture on my iPad. Rich was in choir practice so we had some time to kill! Ha Ha! What
a cute girl she is. Love her so much.
Now on to July!
Jeremy;s family has grown this year. Baby Chase had his first trip to Virginia and his brothers and sister can fill up a house quickly Look at these cute faces! Carsen, Emery and Tanner. Grandpa takes the best pictures. This one makes you smile all over.
This is our baby Chase. Just look at those kissable cheeks. What a doll baby he is.
Jeremy and family and Gabe and kids spent the first day at the Water park. Jeremy met up with Matt Carlson and family who were also visiting VA. (They were friends in Fairfax, roommates at BYU and married those California redheads who were also roommates at BYU). Chase stayed with Grammie and Grandpa. He was not happy about being with these strangers. He would look at me like I was the enemy. He was really happy to see his family when they returned from the water park.
The next day the girls and I were off to the BEAR store for all the litte girls' birthdays. WOW! Can you even imagine the twinkling eyes at this event. Not to mention the smiles.
First we had lunch with this guy and the little girls were pretty tickled
He had their full attention.. Charlotte, Emery, Audrey and Jocelyn
Then each darling girl picked out their new stuffed animal. What fun!
Jocelyn wasn't quite sure what to do and was in awe of the entire process.
Emery was next. Jocelyn, Melanie and almost a picture of Shelly and Chase.
This is Charlotte in the pink stripe shirt. She got a new kitty and was so happy with it.
Then it was Audrey's turn!
Here are four happy little girls. I didn't get one picture with them all looking at the same thing, but what a fun time we had.
We made it to the 4th of July with
Jocelyn in the back eyeing baby Chases' walker
Then she gets herself stuck and can't get out! Hilarious..
We had the feast!
I had to show my traditional fourth of July crabcakes! Only the boys and I eat them, but boy are they yummy. How did I get three daughters-in-law and a husband, ALL who do not eat seafood. Crazy..-- it's a conspiracy. Andrew grilled the hamburgers and hot dogs on this very hot day. Thanks Andrew!
YUM!
Matt and Gabe diving in.
Here are the little girls at the parade. Another great picture by Grandpa.
Pinwheels in the yard!
We kept busy for the next two weeks having family time. Jeremy went home after the first week and Shelly and the kids flew home on the 16th. I may have some of the events out of order, but most of the family went to the Nats game, Shannon toured Jeremy and boys around Capital Hill, we had another family dinner, and a birthday party for Audrey.
Grandpa Crowley and Chase
Audrey's princess birthday cake made by Melanie!
Jeremy and Rich waiting for their piece of cake.
So all in all July was family bondage time ...............Ha Ha! I heard someone say that last week. We had great fun with everyone together -- just missing our Lauren.
Here are a couple of really cute pictures of Carsen. This one is at Mountain Run Park with Grandpa Crowley.
This is Carsen's cool dude picture!
And.................Tanner and Chase.
Chasey Chasey Cutie Facey
Emery so beautiful!
After the kids scattered to their homes, we did have a chance to catch our breath before Rich had some surgery.
Rich had his second melanoma surgery in July. He had two removed last fall and six removed in July. He is a warrior this guy I married. All of the melanoma's are on his neck so he is running out of skin if you get the idea. The plastic surgeon has been working hard not to graft. Unfortunately another one was found in Sept so he has another surgery upcoming. Anyway we ended July with a sigh of relief and tons of fun memories with the Crowley gang.
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