Eichinger Reunion

Mom and Dad went back to Florida to prepare for Mom's stem cell transplant.  They left Dudley with us for the next couple months since she will need to be away from home for an indefinite period of time.  The first day after they left Dudley looked out the window after them so much that Matt moved the bench there so he would be more comfortable.  Sweet little guy.  Luckily with Claire's unending affection and some distractions he was feeling better soon, although still missing his parents.  

Right on the heels of the 4th of July festivities we had the Eichinger side family party the very next weekend.  We had another great time.  It was even more special because Steve flew in from NYC and Mike flew in from Oakland.  Their email subject about their coming for the weekend read "Invasion of the coastal elites." Ha!  The Eichingers are always so much fun, and it was a great turnout this year with the rest of the family.  

Dudley enjoyed the wind in his face on the way home from dinner at Donna & Emil's (yes, he comes with us!  He's so portable!)  Matt was holding the leash, don't worry.

You look over at him and he's just lying upside down

My hydrangea makes me so happy.

Love our backyard in general

Dinner out with Ben and Linda for their 10th anniversary

Claire is OBSESSED with Dudley

Dan, Amy and the kids came up on Friday, so of course I took a half day to go boating!  We can't get enough!

John and Will

Kristin sent me this picture of PJ (they were visiting Cory's family in MI) and I thought she looked so beautiful and cute!

Big 1-0 for the lovebirds!

Amy had a foot issue that couldn't get wet, so some improvisation happened

Mom and Dad took advantage of being dog-free to visit a nearby town  where they got to see lots of manatees

Look!  There's one!

The kids were playing soccer and Luke was in the pool.  He wanted to play too, so he ran inside to put on his shin guards and cleats.  What a funny kid.  

Michigan fun for PJ & Seb.  Such a good pic.

Linda loving on Dudley.  In the hectic-ness of the Eichinger pool party, Linda made sure Dudley still got his walk.

Playing Kubb

Cutie pants

The next gen