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Chapter/Part: 15

When Simon came home there was a small welcome home party. They knew Simon wouldn't like a big one. What they decided was prefect. The food he liked since it was his party and he was in a hospital was there. Also they had banner and the Camdens along with Julie, Hank, and the child. Simon enjoyed it. After the party Hank, Julie and the child went home. Everyone else went up the stairs to there bed rooms and fell fast asleep. They missed their beds. (Mary was also slept there. It was after also her home too.) Matt and Kevin shared a room. As did Mary, Lucy, and Ruthie.

The next day the twins were the first awake as always. Then Matt, Ruthie, Lucy, Kevin, Simon, Eric, Mary, and Annie. (a/n: that's the order they woke up. They didn't wake at the same time.) After breakfast Simon asked if he could paint. Much to everyone's surprise; considering he just cam home the day before.

"Are you sure you're up to it?" Annie asked.

"Mum, I wouldn't ask if I didn't feel up to it. I'm not porcelain. Stop worrying." Simon said in his usual tone.

"Ok. If you need a break or anything take it though. And take what you can reach. Don't do the top or bottom."

"Fine."

So everyone went into the living room to paint. Well Ruthie didn't she just watched and helped with whatever she could. Of course the twins tried but didn't do much. It was all a really fun event. Everyone together. They joked around and horse played like a family should do every once in awhile. After the living room was done it was 11:30 so they had lunch. After lunch it was the kitchens turn to be painted. That took until 3:30. The hallway didn't really need repainted but everyone decided it needed a new color so that was next. Afterwards they had dinner. After dinner the painted the railing on the stairs. Then they sat down and played games. At 10 o'clock everyone started going to bed.

They next day was bright and sunny. Everyone woke up much like they day before. After breakfast they all went outside and started picking up sticks and things. Well Simon didn't he walked around with Happy for a little bit. Then he sat on the porch and read a book. They rest of the family finished the sticks. After the stick they ate lunch. Next they worked together to put the lawn back into a piece of beauty. They got new flower and replanted them. The one tree was ruined so a new tree was planted. At about 5 everyone decided it was dinner time. Once dinner was done back to work they went. Only the yard was mainly done so they went to the garage and worked on that. At 8:30 they called it a day. Much to Simon's gratitude. He was feeling very lazy. But knew his ribs would not allow him to bend over. Even if he could manage a little no way were his brother and mum going to let him.

After everyone woke up and had breakfast the next day they went back out to rebuild the garage. Simon helped with handing tools and that as did Ruthie. The twin hung out in the yard playing with their toys. They stopped for lunch and then went back to work. They did the same after dinner. By they time the called an end to the day they had a lot done. It would take about 3 more days to finish.

Everyday went the same. Everyone woke up ate and went to built the garage. After three days they had it built and ready for painting. Simon was happy about that. He could do something worth while. Hurray!!! The painting took 3 day's to complete. Everyone was happy that it was done. For celebration they went out to dinner. (after everyone showered on the last day.()