Nicole flew to Spokane with Addison (her oldest) and Kate (her youngest) on Friday night from Nashville. It was a WONDERFUL gift that she gave me coming all this way and it was a dream to just spend time with a dear friend (and watch our kids play!).
Charlie and Addison seeing each other on early Saturday morning.
this is the worst pic of charlie, but have to include it.
Bill hanging with Kate.
she is the best baby!
Julia came to Charlie’s soccer game to see Nicole and we then went to Rockwood Bakery to have a coffee and home.
Nicole and Julia.
Bill was kind and took the Boys to this horrible Jurassic Quest event. Was supposed to be cool, but was a money pit. Nicole and I took Kate and went to Riverfront Park and walked and then to Manito gardens and saw some beautiful flowers.
Then we went to Comstock and had the kids play. My car decided to break – fuel pump went out. So I almost cried. But our friends Kelley and Tyler saved the day and let me use their brand new Yukon XL for 2 days to haul everyone around.
Charlie and Addison reading in bed. It was so sweet to watch these two.
Ellie and Kate.
She was a dream.
The girls thought she was a doll.
me and Nicole before church on Sunday.
after church we drove to CDA. It was gorgeous and the kids were instantly in the water. (if you remember we were in the water on March 7th this past year as well!)
incoming plane!
Bill crashed out.
these two were in heaven.
me and claire – how big she is getting!
What a sweet picture!
born 7 days apart.
Ellie, Addison, Charlie, Claire
more doll playing.
Ellie and Addison.
Claire and Kate
Addison and Ellie doing pushups.
claire wanted a picture with her holding kate standing.
finishing up homework monday night!
playing with dolls while kate slept in the background.
saying goodbyes before bedtime Monday night.
a few last moments of lego playing before they headed off to bed.
silly picture.
LOVE! what a precious relationship these boys have. I pray it continues for years to come.
they wanted to end our trip with pictures of their creations.
Tuesday morning – at 3:30am – I drove them to the airport and said goodbye until next time. I am committed to flying to her family with Charlie where ever they end up moving in June. Nicole’s friendship is a gift from God and I am so very thankful for her filling up my cup. I needed her fellowship, chats and laughs. We Love you Dufendachs! Can’t wait until we see you again!
What a wonderful trip!!! We loved every second of it and can't wait to see you again!!
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