Monday: Beach Day with the Ward
We had a great day.... until the storm rolled in :). The wind was blowing so hard the kids were being pelted by sand and I had to chase down the boogie-boards at least 3 times across a field. So needless to say we didn't end on a high note, but we still had a great day. It was an adventure :).
Connor loving the water.
He loved wading out in the water until it was up to his shoulders and just walk around ... or "swim" in his words :).
Dallin playing with another boy in the Ward.
Tickle Torture/Water Fight
Silly kids
Abby taking Connor for a little swim
Tuesday: The Zoo with Friends
The gang
Matthew, Jacob, Dallin, Connor, Abigail and Emily
Friends are Fun
Putting Pennies in the "Bird Bank"
Loving the Dinosaurs... especially the one that squirts "spit"
Squirting the Dinosaur Back
Wednesday: Temple Day
A friend and I swapped watching kids at the temple so we each could participate in Fill the Temple day. It was a much needed trip for me and the kids did surprisingly well :).
Thursday: Neighborhood Pool
We felt so lucky! We timed things just right. We went to the pool in the morning and played for about an hour and half... until the kids were REALLY ready for lunch. Then we headed home... about 10 minutes after we got out of the pool it started pouring buckets of rain!!! Lucky for us we were dry and in the car :).
Meet the Teacher
We were so excited to find out that Abigail had been placed in Ms. Wang's first grade class. We have only heard great things about her as a teacher. And we are really excited for the new year with her. Abigail (and the entire family) was able to visit her classroom and meet her teacher. Abigail is really excited to start school. It was fun to see where she will be spending most of her time this next year :).
Friday: Beach Day 2
We had great plans for our last major beach day of the summer. The weather looked like it was going to cooperate. (and it did) We arrived mid-morning ready to play. Everything started off as a normal beach day... but quickly things changed... the kids kept coming running out of the water screaming ... it's itchy.. it's stinging!!! What?!?? We had never experienced such a thing. The other mom we were with and I even ventured out into the water to check things out. I looked at her ... she looked at me... do you feel anything?? I didn't, but she said her skin was stinging! Crazy! I still haven't really been able to figure out what was really going on.... but they definitely wanted to go home and that is not normal. So there must have been something. So... our beach day ended a little earlier than usual. But that was okay because I Daddy was coming home a little earlier than normal too. :)
Pool Time with Dad
After dinner we headed to the pool with our Dad. The kids sure do love playing with their Dad. He is pretty fun :). On the way to the pool we spotted a turtle in the road. So, of course, we flipped around.. picked up the turtle... put him the back of the car... and drove to one of the little "lakes" in our neighborhood. The kids had a great time checking him out and putting him back in the lake :).
After this pool party fun we decided to head to the neighborhood Pool Party/ Movie in the Pool. It was located at another one of the neighborhood pools. The kids had a great time swimming/ hanging out in the water and watching a family movie. Popcorn, lemonade, and swimming... Friday night was a success.
Saturday: A Day together as Family
Most of Saturday was a normal day... birthday parties to attend, house to clean, workouts to be done, running a few errands ... you know the drill. Saturday was an especially hot day, but we did manage to find a new park and have a family picnic in the evening. It was nice to be together under the tree canopy.
Sunday: Prepared for the Big Day
Sunday was a quiet day. Church.. naps... dinner.. and preparing for the first day of school. Abigail was able to receive a special father's blessing. I am so grateful for the opportunity we have to witness and experience priesthood blessings in our home. What strength, comfort and peace we can feel because of these blessings.
When I finally put the week's events down on paper... it makes me tired. But I am so glad that we did each and everything. I am so grateful for the time I have with my children and husband. I am so grateful for the memories that we share. Each are special to me.
Now we are ready for some regular routines at our house :).
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