A helluva lot, apparently. Since our last post of June 9th (embarrasing how much time has passed), we've had some pretty significant events:
1) Cousin Erica visited us from her temporary residence in Texas
2) Lauren has become a fish
3) Lauren's grandparents visited from Ohio
4) Aunt Helen got engaged
5) You'll have to check below to find out
First, Erica. She came to visit in June and spent a week with Lorraine and Lauren. Erica was able to accompany Lauren to her gym class and the beach. We'll be seeing more of Erica in Oct, when she gets married in Michigan. But until then, we hope she enjoyed these memories of California...
Next, Lauren has been taking swimming lessons with "Ms. Krista" from
Swim Synergy since early July. It's actually a drowning prevention class where she learns to float and swim. It's been amazing to see her ecstatic in the water and doing it so well...
Next, Lorraine's parents flew into CA in late July and are currently still here. While here, they've been enjoying the California summer and spending a lot of overdue time with Lauren. They've also been kindly providing much help in shuttling Lauren to and from school, swim lessons, and other fun activities. Lauren has missed them...
Also, Aunt Helen and Bruce finally got engaged during their trip to Yellowstone National Park early this month in August. They are currently looking for venues for what I'm sure will be a special ceremony! No pics yet.
Finally, some more big news. Lorraine is 12 weeks pregnant. It's been another tough first trimester for Lorraine with IV and infusion pump therapy for dehydration and nausea/vomiting, but we're so excited about the news. Lauren prophetically picked out a book, "I'm a Big Sister", last weekend (I did not lead her, I promise). If her pregnancy with Lauren is an indication, we're REALLY looking forward to the 2nd trimester, when Lorraine will hopefully be feeling 100%. We'll keep you posted with our progress - much like we did as the genesis of this blog. The little new one...
Be well, everyone. -Henry
