Dayton Family: Heise

Friday, June 26, 2009

Heise

We had fun hanging out with the Garrett family last weekend at Heise. And living so close we would think that this wasn't my first time going to Heise but it was, and I loved it!! Not everyone was but it was fun nonetheless. We started out by playing Frisbee and let just say that if we would have had a video camera we would have won some extra cash by submitting a video to AFV. (Maybe not) I was running to catch the Frisbee and the grass was slick and my feet slid and I did the splits.(My hips hurt just thinking about it.) Yesterday was the first day my hips and back have felt halfway decent since it happened. Anyhoo.... We had fun getting to know Gabby and missed having Cecily there. Gabby is my Uncle Nathan's step daughter and Cecily is his wife.

We have been planning for a few weeks and was very delighted that the weather was excellent. It was still really cold going on the slide but that made the pool so much warmer! Callie had a great time and I think it is about time to sign her up for swimming lessons.

We really enjoyed spending some quality time with Dallen and Christin and their fam. We are going to miss them so much. They move July 31. : (

Taylie also LOVED the water!! She was so cute splashing and kicking the water!

6 comments:

Lacey Allen said...: I think your birthday cupcakes turned out cute. Great job!; 1:13 PM
Jessica said...: FUN FUN FUN!!!
I wanna go!; 10:07 PM
Ashley said...: Darcie! How are you? I had no idea that you have gone through so much with losing 3 babies. Darcie! That makes me want to cry! I am so sorry. So how far along were you? And I guess you are trying to adopt now. That is great. We need to chat. Luv ya.; 8:43 PM
Paxton said...: I had a random high school drama dream the other night that you were in, then I found your blog! It's kismet!
I am so sorry you had to go through so much hardship! I am so grateful you have such a beautiful daughter that just turned 3! & three more beautiful children in Heaven watching you and waiting for another chance to hug you!
You are such a wonderful inspiration to other women that have had the same types of hardships. Thank you for being strong enough to talk about it. For being beautiful enough to share your children with others. You have such a beautiful family!
Naomi (Hitchcock) Paxton; 10:56 AM
Lori Harris said...: What a great time and it looks like the weather was nice too!!; 5:32 PM
Woolstenhulme-4-ever said...: That looks like so much fun. I need to do that with Haddie. I thought about putting her swimming lessons, but they were full for the whole summer. Dang it, I waited to long!; 3:38 PM

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