How can one pack when....

There are July 4th celebrations to attend to....
Hershey Park that is constantly calling our name...


Lexi has finally gotten over her fear and asks to see the "guys" over and over again!

Oh, and the water area too....Hershey Gardens and butterflies to be seen....

Lake Tobias that must be visited again...

Play dates with good friends that have to occur over and over...

Swimming in the pool, riding bikes, hanging out with friends we don't want to leave and so much more! It is way more fun packing in as much entertainment as possible than paking boxes. Not to mention I've been playing the mother and father role on my own the last month as Sky started his fellow the beginning of July. We sure look forward to the weekends when we finally get Daddy time. Ok, quick update, I have begun the packing and have to finish it all in the next 2 days. (Don't worry Mom just arrived, Sky just got home, and Grandpa Ted gets here tongiht) thank goodness, as I 'm about to fall over from exhaustion and stress! We haven't sold the house but I found a great couple to rent the place for the next 6 months and finalized everything with them today. We will try to sell again in the spring. We are so thankful for the renters we found. We say farewell to Hershey on Saturday and will all head down to Charlottesville with Daddy this time. Ky is so sad to leave her friends but thank goodness we get to stay together as a family.

Time to Retire a Cherished Member of our Team

"THE NET" lived a great life and was used to its fullest. It was the means of providing tremendous joy and excitement to not only one little girl but an entire family...even extended family and friends. Many of you may remember getting to spend a little time with "THE NET"

"THE NET" was a true companion to the Alsop team and as we headed out on adventures, normally to the pond one was always found saying...."Don't forget THE NET" After 3 long years it now shows rips, algae, rust and bends. The shower rod with a pet store net duck taped to its end will now be laid to rest. However, let's not forget all the wonderful things it has caught in its life.

It began its journey capturing tadpoles and quickly graduated to frogs and fish. In its later years it captured, butterflies, dragonflies, a toad and most recently even a baby bunny. As Kylee runs through the door, "Mom you'll never guess what we've caught!" I continue to be amazed and surprised.

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The girls need assistance from "THE NET" for those creatures but just use their hands for worms, Roley pollies, crickets, fireflies, slugs, caterpillars or any other creepy crawler....and I once thought this stuff was just for boys!!! WOW was I kidding myself. Unfortunately, despite how much catching is going on there are still no pictures of me holding any of them and hopefully never will be.

Here are a few pictures from our most recent adventures. The bunny was an absolute highlight as Kylee sat outside for at least an hour holding and taking care of it like Kylee would. I wonder if capturing adventures will continue in Virginia or if we will find a hidden pond close to our new home...time to move on to new adventures.