Madeline comes to visit!!!!

We love to have all of our family together. It rarely occurs, because there are so many of us Solomon's, but we do enjoy each others company as much as possible. Family is what it is all about. I know I have said it many times before, but we wish Joel, Allison, Madeline, Alyssa, Jeff, Uncle Van, Aunt Carolyn, Melissa, Emily, Brian, and William lived a little closer. Scott and I both have family in Birmingham. But, if they have to be away, we are glad they have each other there for them.

Now, we enjoyed a day by the pool. Madeline is just like Joel was. She did not particularly like the water. It wasn't until Grant started diving off the diving board that she warmed up. This was Grant's first time "going under" water. He is fearless. He had not done it before because we would not allow him, not because he didn't want to. Madeline wanted to try. We did not force her (it looks like she is walking the plank). We had such a great time.

Mom, we sure do love you. Please take care of yourself, we don't know what we would do without you. You always put yourself last. So unselfish.