Emily and Megan are here for the summer!

Our nieces, Emily and Megan, are staying in Cincinnati with us all summer! They currently live in Alaska but mom is in Afghanistan and dad is going to Guam for the summer. They will mostly stay at Papa and Grams house but I am sure we will have them at our house a lot too! Emily is almost 8 and she is going to be a big help with the twins. Megan is 3 and also loves to play with the babies. This is going to be one fun summer!















Emily and Megan meeting Brooklyn and Marley for the first time!













Marley riding Spanky for the first time.














Brooklyn checking Spanky out.














The girls sitting on Papa's John Deere tractor!

Correction: One Hand Drawn Card

I received a special card in the mail from Emily (my niece). It looks like she spent a lot of time and effort on it. While on the surface it may appear a confusing mess of poor grammar and ketchup & mustard themed coloring, I think it is a thought-provoking piece lashing out at the ravages of war and the sanctity of family. Of course, everyone is entitled to their own interpretation. Either way, this was an awesome card to receive in the mail. By the way, can anyone tell me why the dog (Max) signed the card??

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