A few things from Leslie:

 

Aaron was joking with Chris and said, "Tell me how to speak Chinese."  Chris answered, "Hi-nee! (Chinese)."

 

I never thought I would use Mr. Potatohead and Kinex containers as weights for my at-home aerobic class. 

 

Heck is where people go who don't believe in Gosh.

Pithy Saying

As Leslie was trying to teach the children a little life lesson, Shannon revealed the Morrissey side of her personality.

 

We had been discussing the various possiblities for our last day in Ocean City, NJ. Everyone had a different idea of what they wanted to do and more than a little complaining about being at the beach crept in. Leslie decided to interject a wise saying at this teachable moment.

 

"Do you know where I like to be?" she asked. Answering her own question, she said, "Wherever my family is. If my family is in Ocean City, I like to be in Ocean City. If my family is home in Lancaster, I like to be in Lancaster."

 

With a knowing look and an ironic voice, Shannon proclaimed, "Mmm hmm. And sometimes you just need to go shopping."

 

That girl is just like her Aunt Christal.

Well, we have more Grachur pictures for you. Here is a family shot from the balcony at Grachur Club:

This picture is to show you that the adults have a little fun now and then too. Here is a shot of the adults burning the midnight oil with a hot game of Cranium. Doug's team didn't actually win this one. Isn't that amazing? (Leslie blogging.)

We had some fun Hawaiian games for the Luau on our last weekend. The Johnsons, our friends from Rice, joined us. Their daughter Julia is the little girl next to Chris in the famous Pass-the-hula-hoop-while-holding-hands game.

Hot Coconut (like Hot Potato). Next to Shannon is the Johnson's daughter Caroline, then Julia, then Aaron, and then their son Derek.

OK, back to Lititz. Shannon is already socializing with the neighbors. This is Stephanie Carson, two doors down. Chris has crashed the party for the food.

Here is Shannon's swim class in action:

Here is a picture of Aaron's swim class. Can you spot him?