First Day of Summer

On the first offical day of summer break we went to Blackberry Farm

 And the water park across the street.

We have memberships to both, so it was "free" and hardly anyone was at either place! It was a great way to kick off summer!

At the end of a school year...

...The amount of key chains on the backpack has gotten quite impressive...

 ...As is the pile of notes from your mom that you've collected in your lunch box!

Children's Museum

Jake and I got to go to the Children's Museum with some of his Joy School friends and one of the moms. One of his favorite places with some of his favorite people-what could be better?

Parties

About once every other month during the school year we would have a "party" where the three older kids each invited 4-5 kids over to hang out. I would keep it simple with store bought cookies, microwave popcorn and apples for snacks and then we'd let the kids run wild.

Of course we had to let them have a little bit of technology time.

It was fun to see them all play hide-and-seek or build forts in the basement. Fun times.

Multitasking

Logan was playing a song on the piano perfectly while reading a magazine.

Trampoline Soap

One of the kids' favorite ways to play on the trampoline is to put wet, soapy water on it. It becomes something of a skating rink/slip and slide at that point. As long as they're happy!

Books on CD

Jake's latest favorite media is books on CD. He can set them up himself, and often does.

Colors

This is Ali's blanket, named Colors. It lives around her shoulders most of most days.

Post Library Visits

This is often what happens after a library visit. Makes me happy.

Pinewood Derby

Eli had his first Pinewood Derby race! He worked on his car, The Golden Wheel, a lot with Logan while we were in China so the end result was especially sweet to me. His car won some races and lost some races, and he ended up somewhere in the middle. He had a great time.

Study Helper

I wanted to do my scripture study, but Jake needed to be on my lap, so he helped me study. Sort of.

Favs

Jake's two favorite things lately are legos (usually duplos, but any will do in a pinch) and stickers. He loves them both with a passion.