TOGETHER IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE...: June 2008

Well, I'm sad to say our "summer vacation" has come to an end. Mom & Dad Johnson and Cameron visited us for a couple weeks in June. Cameron left on the 11th and Mom & Dad yesterday. Each time our visitors leave the house is quiet and it leaves us feeling slightly down. Averie avoids saying goodbye, she wouldn't get out of the car to give Grandma and Grandpa a hug and tell them goodbye (she avoided saying goodbye to Rosie, Bama and Bugga a few months ago too). Averie is sick... I thought she was being dramatic because she was sad about everyone leaving, but she's had a fever and I can tell she doesn't feel well. Today was a sick day so I didn't go back to work as originally planned.

We did a lot of fun things while everyone was here. Hershey Park, Mt. Gretna, picnic in the park, Gettysburg, Intercourse Pretzel Factory and shops, Amish Buggy Ride, playing in the sprinklers and hanging out & watching movies.

Carson and Averie also received a "baby" blessing. Yes, Averie is slightly older than a baby, but she never received one as an infant so we took this opportunity to do so. They were both blessed by Grandpa Johnson. Averie was very excited to have her blessing. I was slightly concerned that Carson might squirm or fuss, but he was perfect. Afterward, we had lunch at the house with some close friends in the ward. Cameron got to be here for the blessings, but unfortunately, we were rushed to head home for lunch and didn't get a picture at church while he was here. This picture was taken the following weekend on Father's Day.

We finally have updated pictures of Cameron! The kids had so much fun together! Averie tagged along with Cameron just as little sisters do. Cameron enjoyed it for the most part, but every once in a while was annoyed with her, just as older brothers are!