Last week I got the bright idea to drive to Virginia – which is over a 10 hour drive. With stops it took us 12 – 13 hours each way. Still the 25+ hours in the car was worth it! We used to visit the Rondeau’s once a year and we hadn’t been to see them for a year and a half. I needed a fix. We were down, they were down so on Sunday we commenced on our road trip. We were treated, upon our arrival, with the most delicious venison steak and a balsamic reduction sauce and a yummy side dish – mashed butternut squash and potatoes I think. The Rondeau’s know the meaning of hospitality!
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Anywho, here are three of my favorite pics from the few days we spent with them. The first is Isaac on the swing looking very sweet, as usual. He and Sophia got along swimmingly – which might pose a problem for Sophia’s future with Caleb:).
The next pic is of Micah – who I almost stuck in the van to bring home. I love all the Rondeau boys, but Micah was my little pet when I was there always begging for a tickle from the tickle monster. He is so precious and DOES NOT look like Tom Brady. He’s way cuter.
And last but definitely not least is Caleb. That kid has energy. A big head. Lots of brains. And he can read. He is five. He’s reading chapter books. I sat with him one day and pointed to all these words that I thought too difficult for him, and he said each one quickly and well. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The craziest part of it all was that Matt and Liz did not do anything systematic to teach him to read. From what I remember Liz told me that they did teach him the sounds of the letters and letter groups and he just learned to read. Crazy.
We had a wonderful time with everyone and look forward to when the Rondeau’s visit us next this summer. See you guys soon!
