I loved picking blueberries with Mommy, Daddy, and Jack this past month!  I wasn’t quite as discerning as my brother about the color of the berries that went into my bucket, so I had an interesting blend of blue-ish greens by the time we finished.  I am definitely a hardcore fruit fan, and I ate an impressive amount before we even left the farm.

The same day, Mommy and Daddy took us to our first movie, although it will be a while before they bring me back.  I had a blast (and ate my weight in popcorn and milk duds), but I had a hard time not talking back to the screen during the movie.  For example, when Mrs. Incredible said she was “reporting for duty,” I yelled loudly in the hushed theatre, “Mommy, Elastigirl said doody!”

Current likes: snacks

Current dislikes: whispering

Living with Papa and Yia Yia while we wait to move into our new house next month has been very fun.  For one thing, there’s always someone around to play with.  I have played Candy Land, War, and a Ninja Turtle game with Papa so far, and my cousin Max even got in on the fun when he came for a visit one night.  I don’t generally love losing, but I’m getting better at managing my disappointment.  Sometimes I can even bring myself to lose graciously.

I’m learning lots of new games … I tried hopscotch at Mimi and Opa’s house, and I was actually pretty good at hopping back and forth from one leg to two.  Lena wasn’t as coordinated, but what she lacked in grace she made up for with enthusiasm!

Mommy and Daddy also took us blueberry picking this month, and I got to see my very first movie in the theater (Incredibles II).  It was super exciting … I got popcorn and milk duds, and now I can’t stop talking about how (*spoiler alert*) Evelyn Dever was really the Screen Slaver.  We may not have had a fancy summer vacation, but it was pretty good in my book!

Current likes: winning

Current dislikes: not being able to have a movie night every night

Sportsmanship practice

On July 13, 2018 we said goodbye to our old house and pulled out of the driveway for the last time.  Mommy and Daddy have lived here for seven years.  The house has seen them through many life events, including the loss of one cherished cat, the births of two kids and six neurotic chickens, the addition of a newly cherished cat, and of course one albino frog who seems to live forever.

Daddy put a lot of sweat equity into that home, including bookshelves, drawers, exposed brick walls, and bathroom additions – just to name a few!  It was a great house with a lot of character and fabulous backyard for exploring, and it holds a lot of precious family memories.

We are looking forward to our new house, however, which will offer a lot of wonderful advantages including an extra bedroom, finished basement, and a neighborhood that is walking distance from school (and our uncle’s house).  But until we’re able to close, it’s off to Papa and Yia Yia’s house!