1. 4 hour delay for Maddie's 1st plane ride - Here's how Maddie spent most of the delay: Overall, she did well for her 1st plane trips. She was a bit fussy for each descent and screamed a bit but we made it!
2. Spending time with cousins and second cousins3. Spending time with family
4. Having a favorite food (Alex's favorite at least-corn on the cob) 5. Spending the 4th of July with your brother at the RedSox game (only 20 rows back from homeplate - Thanks to my SIL, Jill!) Then spending the rest of the night relaxing with the family. 7. Spending time with friends and their kids (some of which we had never met until now - 3 years later). Bounce house, horseshoes, beer, good food and great friends make a great combination!
8. Doing sparklers for the 1st time! 9. Alex sharing with everyone how he can read! We're so proud of him! 10. Wishing vacation never ended!
- a Stampin' Up Demonstrator since 2008
- a CEO of the Motyka household (organizer of the calendar, the activities and the kids' education)
- a preschool/elementary school tutor for reading and math skills
- a former elementary school teacher and Title I reading specialist