We enjoyed some BBQ
and ice cream.
My niece Katelyn hanging out with the younger kids.
I made these jalapeno thingies for the first time. A friend gave me the recipe, and it's basically just cream cheese stuffed in jalapenos with bacon wrapped around it. They were good, but I thought they'd be really, really good. I had James slice all the jalapenos... he didn't wear any gloves and his hands are still burning today. Ouch!
Abby and Savannah riding the "horse." I don't know if Savannah fell for that one since they own real horses back home.
My nephew Brayden... he is the cutest little guy - and totally fearless!!
Brayden's not the only fearless one, look at 2 1/2 year old Savannah! If only I could get my 4 year olds to do this!
Onto Saffron's appointment from Saturday. James was 50% sure Saffron would not be coming back home with him. Can we say, "glass half empty, dear?" I thought that was a little extreme. She did come home. Anyway, her official diagnosis:
Senility. And an infection in her leg.
Our poor dog is getting old. The vet said we just need to love her a lot. Apparently Goldens do not live that long. That will be a hard day. Saffron was James' mother's "baby." We took her in after his mom had passed away. So when she dies, it's going to be extra sad. I feel like his mom is here with us through Saffron. Yeah, a little crazy, but true. I don't even want to think about that day.
