Dearest Alex,
I know I said I would post again at Christmas, but so much has happened, this blog got away from me again.
At Christmas, you were thrilled with your Peppa Pig play sets and redecorated Grandma's shelves with them, along with your Leggos.
We battled lice again, and finally in April, Mommy had had enough and cut not only your hair, but hers as well. Our lice problem disappeared, and once again you had perfect attendance at school. You scored at the top of your class, so Mommy made plans to enroll you in Vigo Elementary in the fall. This way, Papa could drop off Uncle Will at the middle school, then circle back to drop you off. No one would have to travel out of their way.
This summer, you have enjoyed the company of Ariel and Jaevon again, and you and Ariel have spent many wonderful hours together, watching The Troll Movie and putting on make up. We celebrated your birthday at Brown County State Park and you went horseback riding for the 1st time. You weren't old enough to ride with Mommy, Uncle Kyle, Uncle Will, Ariel, or Jaevon on the trail ride, but Papa put you on a pony and you and your friend Zeke were able to ride three laps around the ring. Afterward, we had dinner at The Nashville House.
Mommy even took a new summer job, taking care of seven horses, since her hours were 10am-2pm, which left plenty of time for her to spend with you.
Ariel is going to live with us for the next six months on a trial basis, and go to school at Lincoln. If her grades don't improve, then she'll go back home to her mom. You were thrilled at that news over the 4th of July:)
I've been up in Lafayette most of July, helping Grandma Sally and Papa Mike with their vacation to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada to see Great-Aunt Wendy, Great-Uncle Chris, and your cousins David and Rachel. I had to go to Chicago to put Grandma Sally on the plane and then again a week later to help her get home. You missed me so much, you left the sweetest voice mail message:
My name is Alex. I want to call my grandma, please.
It's still saved on my phone, so I can play it for you when I get home in a few days.
Love,
Grandma
