The Chosen Hearts

Hello to all, We have now been home from Ukraine just over 4 months. It seems like we have been together so much longer then that. Father's Day weekend we took Dexter swimming at the lake. He did very good, not sure at first. We took a picnic lunch and after eating he was ready to give it another try. Chris says everyday that he is doing so much better with his vocabulary and talking. Dexter has taken a few tractor rides with his Dada while Mama has gone to work. We continue to walk to the neighbors to see the chickens, that get to roam the yard now. Dexter took Great-Grandma Bert down to see them, also. We have been doing a lot of landscaping around our home with the help of Dexter of course. He does do a good job with the help. Friday, we ran some errands in town and went to the park for awhile. He got a new swimming pool this past weekend. Chris filled it from our cistern and the water was so cold, but Dexter wanted to get in. He had a good time. Saturday he spent most of the ...

BEING SILLY WATER SURROUNDS HOUSES IN TOWN STREET IN TOWN CORN FIELDS AROUND OUR HOUSE MORE AROUND OUR HOUSE Actually while I type it has just started to rain again. Mansfield had streets that were impassable do to the water. Kids were playing and swimming in the yards and streets. Dexter, Grandma Marie and I went to garage sales in Farmer City this morning. He is potty trained except for nights and needed some smaller shorts. Dexter got to see his Auntie Becky on the Price is Right show Wed. Her and cousin Jason went for her birthday and she ended up being called as a contestant for the last round. Not much else to report.

Dada and Dexter Dexter asleep at the dining table Worn out little guy Dexter wearing his winter boots on one of the hottest days Finally we have had some pretty nice weather. Friday we had some bad weather and heavy rains. The water is still standing in the fields. This past week we went to see cousin Sammie graduate from 8th grade. Her father had a party for her this past Sat. Dexter had a GREAT time playing with all the kids or I should say girls. Sunday, Dexter spent most of the day outside with Chris. They worked on his pedal tractor. Mama went to town and did some shopping. Mama and Dexter have been walking or riding the bike everyday and by last night he was worn out.