Uncle Zach and Aunt Rebekah Time at Last

This was Jayna Olivia, as I broke the news to her after school on Friday prior to her baptism.  Uncle Zach and Aunt Rebekah can't come.

She was an extremely sad and heart broken little Jayna--- and this picture was taken 10 minutes after leaving school and is a calmed down version taken through my mirror.

I tried to make it a fun weekend for her to keep her mind and heart busy and happy.  We spent time with cousins and Poppy of course.

Life went on, the kids had another week of school, cross country, the first Adventurers club meeting.  Then it was the long Labor Day weekend.  Monday morning Jayna's friend's Aunt texted to set up a play date.  We of course jumped on that!  Then about noon mom called to say Zach and Rebekah would be here in Lynchburg between 3:30 and 5:30.  But they wanted it to be a surprise.  We went ahead with our plans and met at the Spray Ground and the kids played and Tiffany and I chatted.  About 5 it was time for everyone to go their separate ways.

I had the kids convinced Daddy wanted to take us out to eat for Labor Day.  Then magically when we got to Moe's Uncle Mark was there.  That was cool we both chose the same restaurant, but the kids adore Uncle Mark, so no excuse needed to have supper together.  And then as we chatted with Uncle Mark.... this happened....

 Check out Jayna's mixture of shock and excitement... while Anthony didn't even initially notice!

All of us enjoyed a meal together, a long over due meal!  Afterwards, we went to mom and dads to socialize with them until almost 10pm.  Jayna convinced Grandma and Poppy to let her sleepover.

On Monday, Uncle Zach and Aunt Rebekah took the kids to school and got to meet their teachers.  Once I got off crossing guard and Z and R got back to mom and dad's house, we went to brunch at Famous Anthony's with mom.  After eating we went window shopping at a couple bookstores before it was time to go back to crossing guard.  Conveniently, it was quite hot Tuesday so cross country practice was cancelled.  Aunt Rebekah did Jayna's hair, then taught her some Zumba.

We decided to go to Black Water Creek trails together.--- well with Toby too.  First we played at the waterfall section at Hawkin's Mill.

Of course we tried out the trails and by request we went through the tunnel.  Jayna begged and won a
piggy back ride-- spoiled girly!

We had a good hike together, and it was wonderful to get to spend time together!

Then we headed back to mom's and dad's where dad and I prepared supper, until work called me in-- oh goodie :-/  I headed there for the remainder of the night while the kids ate and spent the night.  On Wednesday we had breakfast together again at Bob Evans.  Then as is typical we window shopped some more on Wards Rd.  It sure was nice actually getting to know Rebekah better!  They then left for WV to head and see the grandparents and our WV family members.  On Saturday evening they returned to mom and dad's house.  I was in the middle of cooking supper when they arrived so I finished supper, took the kids friends home and then we went to mom and dad's.  Jayna again spent the night.  Uncle Mark sure tried to get Anthony to agree to stay.

On Sunday after church we had spaghetti.  Then I had to take Joyce to work.  We planned to go to Amazement Square, but when we got there, they were closed for remodeling.  Instead we went bowling at AMF.

They headed home after bowling, to where they are now stationed in Baltimore.  The kids and I are already looking forward to the next time we can all get together!!