So because of Covid a lot of our summer fun had been canceled. But fortunately, we were still able to squeeze in a few memories! First, we went to a KOA in Williamsport with our former bible study. It was super fun to see all our friends, especially the Best family who moved away to Tennessee. Usually, there are 4 girls in Lily's age range (Chloe, Bell, Aubrey, and Lily) and they usually play together, but this year the three of them (excluding Lily) were inseparable all weekend playing on their phones and doing art. I was super impressed with Lily, she didn't seem to be bothered at all. In fact, she said she knew better than to be on her phone all weekend while camping. Fortunately, we had a new family join us who had an upcoming 6th grader and 10th grader, so Lily spent some time hanging with them!
We also took another trip to Raystown Lake to visit Lily's friend Taylor who had moved away two or three years ago. Lily and Taylor had a great time playing in the water and having a sleepover.
Last week we traveled to the beach last week with some friends of Ashton's from school. Not only did they have a 9-year-old daughter who is one of Ashton's besties, but they also had a 13-year-old daughter Alyssa who Lily enjoyed spending time with. Unfortunately because of the warmer water, this time at the beach we experienced a lot of "sea lice". Basically either blue crab larvae or jellyfish larvae. Regardless they kind of ruined Lily's fun in the ocean because they got under her swimsuit and made her itch really bad! It was also really nice because Ashton's friend's mom is from Costa Rica and she was so much fun to be around and really took a shine to Lily.
Lily has spent a lot of her summer training for soccer tryouts, but unfortunately, there will be no fall or winter sports high school sports this year due to Covid. She has been struggling with various ankle ailments, so maybe it's a good thing. It seems like she has a new ailment every day. I am not sure if she is super sensitive, truly in pain, or a hypochondriac. I am chalking it up to being a teenager.
We also sent a text via Bubby Patricia to Lily's bio-sister Susana for her birthday. We did not hear anything back, but there could be so many reasons including but not limited to: them not having minutes on their phone or not being able to read the message. Lily didn't seem too disappointed. She seems so happy just to know that she has a sister!
