Lots of Stuff in One Day - August 12

I was resigned to another day filled with work.  I am leaving to go back to Oki on Saturday so I am finishing up my course preparation, cleaning the house etc.
My dad called me about noon and told me that my brother Paul and his family were in town and were heading my way.  Hooray!!
I have not seen them in two years (at least).
I hope you don't mind that my narrative will be brief.  I have packing to do...

Paul and Elizabeth

Dorian

Caroline came over to visit.  I had to make up a reason for her to come over.  Her friend, Jessica, planned a surprise going away party for her.  I was in charge of getting her to the house.  Her friends were coming at 5 pm. 

Dorian

Missy and Paul

Elizabeth

Paul, Elizabeth, Dorian, Missy

Dorian liked to slide into the ring, she also liked to slide down with the ring on.  She just liked to slide...

Elizabeth

Dorian and Elizabeth

Caroline's friends got here about 5 pm.  Jessica brought a giant cookie to say "Goodbye."  

Caroline and Jessica

Caroline, Brooke, and Jessica

At some point the teenagers went down to the sound and jumped in with the rafts.  They quickly learned that the current is strong and the rafts move quickly.  They decided to come back to the pool.

Caroline's going away party

Just when I though everyone was here...Steve and Steven dropped by to say "hello."  This was so nice.  These two had been down from DC for the weekend to work on the house down here.  They were heading back to DC and came over here just to visit.  So thoughful.  It was about 7 pm and they had a long drive in front of them and Steve had to work the next day.  I figured that they must have got back around 2:30 am.  Amazing and so thoughtful.

Paul and Steven

Steven told me all about his senior thesis on Arlington National Cemetary.  I love that kind of stuff.

Action packed day, full of surprises!!
Great day.