Well, Jonathan didn't get to stay very long in America, but we are thankful for the 2 days that we got and made the most of all of it. Emily planned some good times for all of us to remember Papaw together.
Everyone decorated a rock with ONE word and a picture that made us think of Papaw.
Hudson was sad...missing Papaw, thinking about Regan going to college, etc. Lauren took over and just stood there and hugged him.
Dinner together. Regan was trying to keep her distance as much as possible. She felt fine but had tested positive for Covid. She really didn't want to give it to anyone else so kept the mask on until she reached the end of quarantine.
Cookouts are always good :)
Katherine was in charge of holding the pretty flowers in the car
We got to visit the cemetery, place flowers, and share what we had written on our rocks.
Afterwards, we drove down the road to get some ice cream. Regan had pomegranate and lemonade.
Benjamin got so tickled at his root beer float.
Katherine had a Dr. Pepper float
selfies
Auntie Em fixed him a cup of coffee to start off his day.
Mamaw took everyone to Wasabi's to celebrate Regan's graduation. Mamaw had never been before so she got to sit in the middle next to Regan for the best views.
One of my favorites :)
We really enjoyed everything so much.
Our chef had a fantastic personality. He was determined to throw rice into everyone's mouth.
Rice in the shape of a heart
Congratulations
We actually got to sit together.
Family selfie outside the restaurant
We did our first college shopping! First on the list...towels and a wok!
Linus is hoping that he gets some cake, too!
Regan and Benjamin making carbonara with Emily
YuM! Good job guys!
Making everyone's plates
We are about to start a 4,000 piece puzzle of the Great Wall
Step one...sort
We haven't see Benjamin for a few weeks already because he came to the states before us and has been staying with Granddad and Mammy. He was all smiles :)
Regan got her phone for college
We met at the McDonald's parking lot to drop Benjamin off (they were heading back to Columbia) and Jonathan was on the way to the airport to head back to Italy.
"last" family photo for a while...at least a family of 7
Everyone sending Jonathan off
Some last minute pictures and goodbyes in the airport.
A dad pep talk about college life ;)
Mamaw holding the vase and flowers that Katherine made for her.
This is a fantastic photo!
