Saylor's Visit and July 4th with Family

 Saylor Faye spent over 2 weeks in Arkansas this summer.  Her Mom and Dad brought her to her Nana's house for a week and then Sheila met us in Clarksville on Saturday, June 29th so we could exchange her.

She went to church with us on Sunday.  We matched 💖

She did great in S.S. and Children's Church both Sundays.  Even got ice cream in S.S.😍

Monday, I took her to Laurel Park/Splash Pad.  She made friends quickly and had a fun time.

Tuesday, we went to Little Rock and spent the day with the McCrary's, which of course, included swimming!

I had asked if Eisley could come home with us that night to help entertain her.  When Kipling found out, he wanted to come too -- which was perfectly fine (his brothers had Karate that night).

The next day, we headed back to Little Rock to wait on their Texas cousins!  It was a glad reunion!

Saylor is drawn to Andy since he reminds her so much of her Daddy💕

Swimming happened every day -- sometimes twice!!!

Laine is as tall as her DeDe these days!!😲

Too funny -- the girls dressed alike -- totally coincidental!!

Yes, I got in the pool too!

Soo much fun!!

When not in the pool, they played games and lots of other fun stuff!

Us older ones played games too!!  

Saylor also got attached to big cousin, Laine💗💗

Laine loves cats -- but is so allergic to them!!  Here she is with Honey.

We ate wonderful meals during our 4 days together.  So very appreciative of Rachel and Jonathan cooking those meals, cleaning up afterwards, keeping 8 children at night and hosting us!!!  Such a huge blessing.  Andy, Carman and Laine would spend the nights with us in Conway and Andy did several projects at our house for us.  Thanks Andy!!

Here are some pictures we took in the evening of the 4th right before we went to Pleasant Grove Country Club for the neat fireworks show.  We sure did miss Josh, Michelle and Avi, who were all home working this week!!😢

At the Country Club....Rachel took most of the pictures.......

Copeland and his friend 😀

Friday (our last full day together).  Papa spending some time with the kids in the basement.

During the day, the kids decided to make a movie.  Eisley dressed for her part (Old Sally)!

One more night swim and Papa joined them!💙💦💦

Then we all watched their movie. 

 So cute!  Click on the link "CATS" under this picture to watch.  I think we have some budding actors/actresses/directors/producers in our midst!💓

CATS Movie

One tired little girl and getting homesick, I think.  Andy was her "go-to"

Andy and family went home Saturday.  Saylor was with us one more night/day.  This was prior to church on Sunday, July 7th (her 9th day with us).

We left immediately after church/S.S. and headed to Memphis to meet her Momma and Daddy.  I think she was worn out!

But so, happy to see them (and they to see her!!)

One last picture together, before we parted ways💗.  She was sure good for us and such a joy to have for those 9 days!

Momma texted us this picture as they were traveling -- said she was talking non-stop!💝💝

So thankful for the wonderful family time!  I never take it for granted as it's very rare!  The bummer of us living so far apart!  Love you all!

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