June was full of all kinds of exciting events starting with the birth of Ezra, our fifth grandchild! I was lucky enough to spend 24 hours alone with Camila while Breck and Iris were still in the hospital with Ezra. Camila and I were able to get by ok even though she only speaks Spanish, and my Spanish is limited to what I've learned on Duolingo!
I spent a week with the kids, trying to help our as much as I could!Breck enjoyed cuddling with his little boy,and breaking him in early!Ezra was such a good baby but definitely let mom know when he was hungry!
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Iris' dad and his girlfriend Mari came for a day to visit and cuddle with little Ezra. They also brought lunch for everyone, which included Mari's famous pupusas!Another day, the sewer backed up and flooded Breck’s basement, so Breck and Iris’s stepdad spent the entire day snaking out and cleaning the sewer pipes. In the meantime, Iris, the kids, and I hung out at Iris’s mom’s house. She has a pet parakeet that’s free to fly around the house, which explains why I’m holding Ezra with a bird perched on my leg! 😂Ezra's first bath at home!Brad was able to come see Ezra on the weekend.
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He had so much fun with Camila, and finally bought her ice cream that he had promised her, for being such a good big sister!
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All too soon it was time for goodbye kisses and hugs!
Heelis & Holt Get-together
Mom's brother Doug and her half-sister Amy came for quick visit in June. Unfortunately Brad and I had already purchased plane tickets for the end of June beginning of July, and couldn't sneak in another trip to Utah.Amy with her husband and two kids, and Doug with his son and their two dogs, were also in attendance.
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The Heelis kids and grandkids that were able to make it, were also there. The gathering, once again, took place at Matt's house.Melanie, Matt and his son Tage, catching upSaul's familySasha and her husband Chris visiting with Amy and Doug's son Andrew.Cindy's oldest Cody, and his three kids, enjoying their pot-luck lunch.Matt's wife Brei talking to Brittney, daughter Morgan, and son-in-law Sterling.Sean watching the boys while Brittney visits.Mom giving a little speech.Then everyone enjoying a little concert put on by Ukagooness!Mom with Finn, so side-note, mom's been watching Finn and Gus a couple hours a day, three days a week for Brittney!Brittney with Finn, Saul, his wife Carolee and some of their kids, and Sasha with her daughter Rachelle, son-in-law Nick, and grand daughter Gwen.Picture of everyone who came!
Cincinnati with Rex & Veronica
Since everyone had Juneteenth off of work, we decided to celebrate by spending the evening in Cincinnati!Brad and Rex actually began their day with a little cryo-therapy!That evening we enjoyed a great dinner at Ford's Garage downtown Cinci!We then hopped aboard the Belle of Cincinnati—an old paddle-boat—as it cruised through sunset on the Ohio River.It was such a perfect evening, made even better by the wonderful live music!The Goodyear Blimp above our heads!Brad with another lit-up paddle-boat behind him.
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The views of the Cincinnati skyline were beautiful!
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And the sunset—stunning!
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View of Cincinnati Red's stadium, so funny coincidence, Merinda was actually at the Red's stadium with friends, the same time we were on our boat tour, to watch the Savannah Bananas play!
