......BUT IT WON'T BE THE LAST

I was so excited to have Julia and the kids visit for 2 whole weeks. I brought them back to Portland with me after the 4th of July weekend in Amarillo. After a long drive with Jaden, Kaelynn, Jared and Julia (Wes and Jacob got to fly) we got back to Portland and for the next 2 weeks we all experienced a lot of Firsts.
IT WAS THE FIRST TIME: Jaden rode his bike without "Pepa holding on to him" Wes participated in "crafts" at a Childrens Museum or anywhere for that matter Kaelynn fished at a children's museum Jaden was excited to be a purple bird Woke up this early with the kids on purpose. We left the house at 5:30 am! Been on the beach at sunrise...shame on me. Any of us have seen a Kemp's ridley sea turtle release. These are the most endangered of the sea turtles and approx. 100 were released that morning. Very cool! Kids have been this close to a sea turtle These guys will be in the water! Jared stepped on the beach Jacob ran a weed eater All 4 kids were still and not fighting at the same time Jacob was still AND quiet at the same time Pepper was still enough for a picture to be taken So many "kids" in a baby pool without the baby And finally: First running away note from a grandkid Translation: "Sorry but I'm leaving Portland Love Jaden"(he also left his extra cash with the letter in case we needed it)So thoughtful.
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