Swimming with Friends

A family from church that we're friends with invited us over to swim in their pool.  They have 3 kids and the 2 oldest are the same ages as Lexi and Jordan.  We had a fun afternoon with them. 

Biking to the School

The kids asked if we could go to their school playground.  I thought it would be a good trip for Jordan's first bike ride without training wheels.  

Piano Lessons

One of my friends has a teenage daughter that is an excellent piano player.  She also loves kids and babysits often.  She decided that she would like to try teaching piano lessons.  Since she is new to this, she is charging $10 a lesson.  For that price, I decided it was worth signing Lexi up.  She only has this little keyboard to practice on.  The lessons are going very well.  She is loving it and practicing without being reminded (at least so far).  She also adores her teacher.

Library with Friends

This afternoon, I picked up 2 of the kids' friends to go to the library program with us.  Their older sister had some teeth removed and was recovering.  They had a puppet program for elementary age kids.  I sent them all in and had a quiet hour.  

Summer Swimming

What would summer be without lots of swimming?  We're actually planning a long road trip that will probably not have a lot of swimming, so we're trying to get as much of it now as we can.

Silly Face

Vacation Bible School

This is Vacation Bible School (VBS) week.  Lexi and Jordan are attending one at a local Baptist church.  One of my good friends helps.  This year they have a secret agent theme - Agency D3.  The three Ds stand for Discover, Decide, Defend.  They are also learning about John the Baptist.

Reading Trophy 2014

Lexi finished reading the required 20 books for the library summer program.  We went to pick up her awards for 15 books (pencil) and 20 books (trophy).  My kids now have more trophies than I received in my entire childhood.  It is funny how motivated they are by trophies.  I actually wondered if I should come up with some kind of chores program that is rewarded with a trophy at the end of the summer.

Sunday Afternoon

This year, our congregation (aka ward) meets from 1 - 4 pm.  When we get home, we usually just take it easy.  The kids often change into pjs.  

Beach Club

A few friends from church asked if we could meet at the beach club today.  I knew the kids would love it, so we did.  They had fun swimming and playing in the sand.  Elizabeth and Sarah are picture above with Lexi.  Below, Benjamin and Jordan joined the girls to play in the sand.  

Summer Reading Program

The summer reading contest at the local library started last week.  I signed Lexi and Jordan up.  We went to the library today so they could pick up their awards.  They get something for every set of 5 books they read.  Jordan completed the whole contest.  Lexi has read 10 books (half the requirement for the summer) so far.  It isn't fair to compare them though.  Jordan is reading rather simple books and Lexi's book are longer and more advanced.  She'll have her trophy soon.  

Last Day of 2nd Grade

It is finally the last day of school.  Lexi is really excited about finishing 2nd grade.  Since it is only a half day, her teacher told the kids not to bring their back packs.  

I picked the kids up about 12:30.  The parents of the walkers bring squirt guns, water balloons, and spray string.

I made a quick sign to kick-off the summer.