Happy Birthday, Melina!!

Surprise!! We sent Melina out for ice as soon as we got there. Lucky for us, she didn't ask why we didn't just get ice from our fridge. Then we hurried to get a few decorations up & the cake & presents set out. She got back a little too quick & Mallena had to keep her out for a minute. Birthday Girl!
Those birthday horns are surprisingly loud.

Part of the bedroom. And part of Melina.

Our room

The bathroom was too big to fit in one picture. The shower was incredible. Our own kitchen (washer & dryer were in a nearby closet)
The living room. We had a nice sized balcony. The couch is a hide-a-bed. Melina & I came around from different corners & caught each other.

View from the living room. Caughtcha, Mallena!

This jetted tub was in the bedroom, totally separate from the huge bathroom. Mallena & Melina relax after Round One of shopping.
Checked out & leaving our lovely "apartment". Good thing we had already taken down our shopping bags!

Here's a peak at our bargains. Back to school shopping has NEVER been more fun!

Off to the Foot Races!

Miriam ran as fast as she could and actually won some money (5 cents)!
Brigham ran as fast as he could too & won some candy!

Shay really put her all into it. She & Jaz raced in the same race, so I didn't get a good shot of Jaz crossing the finish line, but they both did!

Jaz is needing a little coaxing into racing, but Shay is already on her way.

Jake thought the whole thing was really unnecessary and pointless.

Happy 4th of July!

Jake didn't really ride here, but he liked sitting there!
What's the 4th of July without treats?

Aunt Melina, what is that coming out of your mouth?!?

Jake & Grandpa playing together