Five Weeks With Jorge

For the past five weeks, we've had a sixth child in the house. Jorge Rubio, a 13-year-old boy from Spain has been a part of our family for the month of July.  Here's a quick recap of what he did while he was here:

Week 1:

• Lost luggage
• CrossFit
• Swimming at the YMCA
• Excessively affectionate 5-year-old girl (Eden)
• Shooting skeet
• Thursday Night Live Downtown-- Beach Night!
• Central Dairy Ice Cream
• Banana Splits
• Visitors from Idaho & San Antonio (Blaisdells & Chappells)
• Swimming & boating at Lake of the Ozarks
• Charley's Buffet
• American Football 
• Yo Yums Frozen Yogurt
• Biking on the Katy Trail
• Three-hour church nearly killed Jorge
• Brazil & Spain played futbol on t.v.
• Tie-Dyeing T-shirts
• Ice blocking
• S'mores by the campfire
• Tour of Missouri State Capitol
• Swimming at Memorial Pool
• "Man of Steel"

 

 

 Week 2:

• CrossFit
• Family visiting from Utah & Colorado (Simkos & Liddells)
• Independence Day!
• Fishing & Swimming in our lake
• Lots of BBQ-ing
• Candy Bar Game
• Fireworks, Fireworks & More Fireworks!
• Boating with the Hueys at Lake of the Ozarks
• Ride in Uncle Ken's private plane
• Shopping in Lake Ozark
• Show Me Kids Talent Competition
• Arris' Pizza
• CALO
• Nauvoo Pageant
• Swimming at the hotel in Nauvoo
• Pioneer games & demonstrations in Nauvoo

 

Week 3:

• CrossFit
• Hiking at Clifty Creek
• Monster truck show
• St. Louis City Museum
• St. Louis Science Center
• Cheesecake Factory 
• Six Flags St. Louis 

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Week 4:

• CrossFit
• Homeschool Party at Memorial Pool
• Helped a friend move across town
• Camping & canoeing on the Niangua River
• Monopoly marathon

 Week 5:

• CrossFit
• More Monopoly
• Late Night Scary Movie
• Bridal Cave 
• Osage Beach Outlet Mall
• Jefferson City Mall
• Horseback Riding
• Roller Skating

Week 6:

• Water games at CrossFit
• Canning peaches 
• Canning spaghetti sauce
• Movie night at Chris & Allison's
• More shopping at the Outlet Mall
• Church "Speed Dating" Social
• Hiking at the Runge Nature Center
• Swimming & BBQ at the Schneider's Lake
• Sunday Family Potluck
• Grandma's ridiculous chocolate cake
• "Despicable Me 2"
• Helped load Bryan & Shauntai's moving van
• Funeral for Lucky (our cat)
• Farewell BBQ & Swimming party at the Johnsons!

 

Whew!  It has been a whirlwind month with Jorge!  I truly hope he has made some great memories to take home with him.  For now, we say "adios" to our Spanish brother!  'Til we meet again!!