Week 24--Summer Memories

Monday, June 8th

No picture, but Renna and I went over and did some deep cleaning at Ninny and Papa's.  They are planning to list the house and were in a frenzy to get a lot done before the photographer came to take pictures for the listing.  Renna worked hard and happily.

Trevor's last day.  :(  We only had him for three short weeks between the end his semester and the start of a summer of camp duties.  He was sweet to spend some extra time and energy with Rocco and Renna.  

The 3 of them played a made-up game with the volleyball.

Tuesday, June 9th

Packing up.  Trying to fit 10 weeks into two duffle bags.

Off he went...the tears that came caught be by surprise.  I'm still adjusting to all the big and small ways life keeps changing.

Delighted to have the happy distraction and company of this sweet dude and his mom for the afternoon.

Colombo was still in Salt Lake City so we sent him a picture.

Maddy asked for some specific photos--gotta say, I was able to sift through several years looking for the specific thing she needed and the blog made it a very quick and easy task.  Along the way, I found these gems:

Wednesday, June 10th

I love the tradition of embarrassing the kids at pickup on their last day of school, but it's hard when they drive themselves, so then I have to improvise.  He'd walk out of his last exam to the only decorated car in the lot!  Bluey for the win!

Colombo got a hike in before his afternoon flight back home.

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I caught some of Renna's summer skate with her high school team.

Thursday, June 11th

I was up and out early to volunteer at the Allied Golf Tournament that Andrea runs.  It was so hot, but so good.

Renna had spent the night at Pop and Kiki's with Sadie and they made strawberry rhubarb jam.

Friday, June 12th

Baby Bo is practicing his sitting skills.  We love his fuzzy head of hair.

Harlem had a 'my special guy' day at school in honor of Men's Mental Health Month and Father's Day.  His mom asked if Uncle C could go.  It was the sweetest, little event; so well-run and loved by the kids and dads (grandpas, uncles) alike.

That was fast!

Saturday, June 13th

A perfect morning out walking.  The air is still cool in the morning and the colors all around are beyond vibrant.  (Picture courtesy of being old- I was trying to start a video for Ezra)

Harlem made good progress over the course of the afternoon.

Harley would get cold in the pool and need a break.  I teased Rocco that he needed to teach Harlem about laying on the warm concrete.  My mind flashed to years past of kids lined up side-by-side all along the pool on their bellies, warming themselves in the sun.  Those days were here, and then *poof* they weren't.  Rocco replied, "That was the best!  Trevor and I had some of our best chats laying next to each other."

I can't imagine it's just a "DiSalvatore" thing, but I do know that Trevor sort of discovered it for my crew and I do know that it happened A LOT around here over the last 15 summers.

Sunday, June 14th

We had a graduation party and then some of the gang came over to swim and eat.

Part of Ninny and Papa's house purge was sending mine and Kelly's wedding dresses home with me.  They've been stored at their house since our respective weddings.  Since they were just hanging in my dining room waiting for a new spot to live, Kelly threw mine on.

BONUS CONTENT:

Lisa posted Katie and Trey's grad pics from Memorial Day weekend.  

The '06 Club-- They've probably only been in the same state a couple of days this whole year.  Everybody's growing up and moving on.  Here, they are all 19!