Our summer is going by so quickly and our projects are still taking place. We now have front porch swings!!! Back when Mike wrecked his truck, he rented another truck for a few weeks and now has another pickup truck. He really is enjoying the new ride and its much nicer than his Ridge Line. Anyway, I was still begging to have a ride in it together and so when our porch swings were ready for store pick up, Mike and I went for a drive!!! It was fun!!! And when we got back, he said, "I'm going to hang them up for you right away because I know that's what you would like!" After being married for 15 years, he knows me well!!! :)
Mike grabbed Austin and off they went on the moped to find the right size hooks at the local hardware store. It was past closing time but the neighbor opened up for Mike!!! What great service!!! And the swings got hung up!!!
But we had a problem!!! I laughed and laughed!!! The chain was too short! Mike did find some longer chain in the garage and we were good to go!!! Thanks Babe! We can't wait to sit on these swings and enjoy the summer evenings outside!
They had to cut the chain in half!
And the finishing touches!
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We also got to spend some days at the pool again this week! Mom and Fannie Lynn met us at Nickle Mines for the afternoon. Jody's kids came along too!!!
In Austin's language, all Jody's girls are called "Meg and Mel". :))) Even Morgan. It's so funny! So when he says "Meg and Mel" they all look. :)
Well, the twins brought their sun risers to the pool. He liked that!
And Morgan shared her ice cream with him. No wonder he loves them so much! They spend time with him and he loves that! Thanks girls!
Ashlyn had a real blast with Addison at the pool! These two have a blast together!
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And because it's summer now, we got the Popsicle mold out! I mixed a batch of fudgecicle's and Ashlyn loved the mix! The only problem is that they now have to freeze before we can really eat them!
You know you have a good life if you have a bruise on your forehead from wearing swimming goggles so much!!! :))) Ashlyn loves her goggles put is constantly pushing them up and down on her face. She's now got a bruise from them rubbing her forehead. Problems. :)
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Dad Lapp is pretty much the same. Still weak and getting weaker. He can still talk but his words are few. He loves when the grandchildren visit him. It makes him smile! I stopped in again this morning and he was lying on his side. He still has a bed sore on his tailbone and it's not getting any better. Laying on his side is good for now.
Dad is getting so thin and frail!!! It's so sad to see him get so, so skinny! I wish with all my heart that we could make him well!!! But God knows exactly how Dad is and his condition. We need to have open hearts to God's will!!!
Dad has been pain free the past days until Thursday night. He is having some stomach pain again and so Mom gave him something to comfort that! He is back on the nausea pill behind his ear because even so little bit of water sometimes makes him throw up. Please keep praying for Dad and Mom and the rest of the Lapp Family!!! All our days are numbered but seeing Dad get so sick is difficult. Thank you again to everyone that is pouring life and gifts and kind words into our lives!!! Only God can repay you for your kindness!
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We are excited for a weekend around home! The rains last night took away the humidity and it feels amazing outside!!! The AC is turned off and the windows are open. I'm off to enjoy outdoors with my family!
