May 22, 2021 - Saturday (229/365)


Day 229 of my 365 Photo Journal

I'm looking forward to the day when I am able to post some pictures of my day that weren't taken in the back yard (usually in full sun)! That's where we're spending all of our time, now that it's hot. 

We had Travis, Kylienne, and Riven over for a BBQ this evening and had a really nice time. They're really thin and healthy and they felt like we had prepared an absolutely decadent feast for them. 😅 Little do they know, this is how we eat all the time! Riven and Ollie are only a month apart in age, but Ollie just will not warm up to her (or any other kids that aren't siblings, either). It's a little frustrating, but I know I can't rush her social development. I just have to keep getting her around kids. I just wish she enjoyed the time she was spending with them a little more. She does a tiiinnny bit better when Ruby or Clemi are with her too. 

Jonas, Ben, Travis, and Ky played a few games of Can-Jam and the Shauls caught on fast! I think they ended up taking the W. :)

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