We have truly made Fayetteville home and have a lot going for us here, but our community in Las Vegas will always hold a piece of our hearts. We have made a point to visit every year since we left, and it is one of the best parts of summer vacation!
There's no hiding our excitement as we begin our journey to visit the Parkies!
We began our visit in Emerald's beautiful backyard where the kids got to beat the heat in the water, we all got to reconnect with friends, and I got to take a sneak peek into our backyard, just to be sure it is being properly cared for should we get to return (prayers lifted!).
Had to beat the heat with some video game time
I am always amazed at the ease of the friendships in our Parkies group. One of my friends said surely it's normal when kids have freedom for everyone to just get along. Maybe most kids don't have the free range opportunity of this neighborhood, but I have never experienced anything like this group. Different ages, different family styles, different skills and personalities; everyone included, respected, and appreciated. It is magical. Not to say there aren't skirmishes, but overall, it just feels so easy and natural.
Setting up for some fun before the heat of the day set in
Axe and Ninja Star throwing
Volleyball
Baseball
Staying with our besties!
I only took one shot with my girls and missed half of you! I was so present in the moment, I often forgot to capture the images.
For our last day, we headed to the Y pool, which is where Alexander learned to swim at three years old.
All smiles
This amazing kid asked if I thought he could pass the swim test. I told him I knew he could be close, but I wasn't sure if he could make it across the entire length of the pool. He only just learned to swim less than a month ago. Well, he chose to give it a try. The lifeguards were so kind, walking beside him without making a big deal of careful observation.
He did it!
Funny enough, my photo memories popped up saying Alexander passed the same swim test exactly four years minus one day before Nikolai did. Two peas in a pod!
Passing the swim test allowed him to do the big water slides!
And the diving board!
Alexander mid-dive
Overnight flight home and a three-hour time change left us all a little jet-lagged
Our hearts are full as we begin the summer finale.
Parkies, we love you! Thanks for keeping our membership active!
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