While Max was away...

Evelyn kept up with the usual routine, like tutoring with Miss Ellie.

Meanwhile Mom flew to Louisiana and Mississippi for a quick trip through rural America.

Evelyn used her new desk and zentangle supplies to keep herself entertained.

And spent lots of time with Emilie, seeing Thor, having mocktails, and enjoying some late afternoon Netflix rom-coms together.

And as a family (minus Max, tears!), we worked out the pre-camp anxiety with a puzzle featuring some of our favorites - dogs and baseball.