July 31: It's still summer!

Family and friends helped us remember to have fun amidst the chaos.

Last pictures 3 pictures on our old camera.  These are my potatoes in a bag.

Salmon & Leo

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So we were evacuees.

Then we were "fire victims".

I called us gypsies on the lamb.

The kids were out of school on June 1.

The fire and evacuation started June 9.

One summer week at home. 

Through community support,

especially that of our school system,

family, and friends,

we actually had some fun, too.

We evolved into a somewhat organized system of 

laundry baskets, bags, and boxes.  

Slowly, adding to our collective belongings through

purchases, donations, and the non-stop flow

of postal packages.   

Gift cards for everything, for everyone, and from anyone.

We don't know many of the people who donated.

It has been difficult thanking everyone because it is impossible.
We thank you all.

The car was always loaded down, we moved often,
even enjoyed the Marriott evacuee discount a few times.
We were so lucky to have great friends who opened homes to our chaos.
We all enjoyed many pools this summer, movies, field game activities.
I am pretty sure there was an event for the kids every week.

We appreciate everything so much.

You kept us from drifting away, sinking.
Reminders were constant that we were not alone.
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So, here are some happy kid pics to enjoy before we move on to building a house!             

Pancakes at Uncle Jay and Aunt Melissa's.

Exhausted lamb in a REAL bed!

One of our regular bed & breakfasts:  The Pienkowski house!  Thank you!

Playing school in the music teacher, Mrs. Faulkner's, house.

 

H's stress relief is visiting the donation center, acquiring too many treasures.

Graham still loves this beanie pillow; says "Hug Me" on it.

Aunt Kelsey comes to visit!!

House band!

Brother and sister

Ella loves to pick berries!

Ruby and Lily are hanging in there at 10 years old.

First Wii experience.

 

Fourth of July fun with the Nachazels in Wyoming.

Graham learned to ride a bike! 

Partying on!

 

A very lived in car

 

Our very disorganized gypsy life. 

Sorry Mrs. Faulkner.  Your son never had such a messy room!

Ella's book collection score from the donation store!

Getting by with the help of great friends.

Trying to keep things normal

 Relaxing and reading during a hot summer day.  
Thanks to the Voglund's for letting us move in not once, but twice, over the summer!