What happens when you're super behind on your blog? You get a random post like this! Here are some photos from the fun we had during the second half of our summer:
Our family loves going to Kanemoto Pool, especially with friends. We went 4 times this summer. Not worth the pass we bought, though. If we had gone just one more time before it closed we would have saved money. Live and learn.
The children really enjoyed Serena's hula party for her 5th birthday. Serena was the one friend she invited over for cake a couple weeks later when it was her birthday.
We've produced lots of art work and creations around here. Michelle's favorite medium is paint. She asks for it almost every day. This summer has been a lot hotter than last summer, so we have spent more time inside than we did last year. That's one reason why the doodle pad below, purchased at a garage sale for $2, has been such a great thing. Kaelah loves loves loves to draw and I think she's really good for someone her age.
Danny's favorite medium is play-dough. I think that's because he can beat it up and it still looks ok.
The M. family put on a 3-day day camp at their house this summer. Kaelah and Danny both attended. It was so strange to not have them around. Michelle and I made more than one trip to Home Depot for our living room project during this time, but that project is for another post.
Kaelah loved being in Dancenastics this summer instead of simply dance. Here Michelle is watching Kaelah on the rings from the upstairs observation area. They children all loved their classes so much I signed them up for the fall even though it is much more expensive. They love it so much! Maybe we will be able to stop at the semester.
This was a great improvement in our lives. Looks like shoes, right? Well, I emptied the lowest shelf in the laundry room by purchasing an over-the-door organizer to put the craft supplies in. Then we have these boxes that the children can easily reach with one box for each. Getting out the door to go places is so much easier now! Before we had all 5 members of the family all with shoes in the front closet and there was just too much and the children couldn't reach much and shoes just got thrown in the closet and lost. Michelle likes hers to be nice and tidy. Danny could care less. And Kaelah owns a lot of shoes and loves it.
We love the P. family. After meeting them at the park and having water play in their back yard, Kaelah was more than happy to have a chance to hold the new baby. I'll have to convince Lisa to have Ethan play hookie from school so we can still hang out once a month.
Love this shot of the park b/c it shows the way each child likes to swing. Slow & steady, underdog lover, and working hard pumping her legs.
Can't miss the Boulder County Fair! I think Dan's highlight was seeing the truck he wants to buy on display.
Thank goodness for road tripping friends! I hadn't seen my mission friend, Mindy, for years. Now I got to meet all 4 of her children and she got to meet all 3 of mine. It was great to have them crash in our basement on the way from Washington to Texas. It means the world to me that my friends know where I live and think of me.
For our anniversary, Dan and I attending Twelfth Night and had a wonderful time. Out of our 3 trips to the CO Shakespeare Festival, this was our favorite performance. They were magnificent and hilarious and the weather was perfect. Happy 9th Anniversary, love of my life!
Shawna brought over more hand-me-downs. The girls adore their new costumes. Every day they get to pretend and have a great time. Here's Michelle's favorite costume. (Most of them are Kaelah's size.)
Summer wouldn't be summer without Inta Juice!
Hey look. Michelle likes babies too. Caroline is such a patient little one. This is while we were at Donna's house to say good-bye to their cousins, Hailey and Courtney, before they moved to Cheyenne.
Kaelah and Danny had their first experience tubing on a lake and loved it! I'm so glad Jane was kind enough to invite us, and that Emily was there to share the ride with Kaelah. Emily is now the favorite sibling in that family for Kaelah. (:
Our ward had a music class on Monday mornings during the summer. Kaelah and Danny loved it when Katherine taught them all how to be in a band.
Once again my husband's work's softball teams proved they are champions! Here's a team photo from after the championship game and their prize t-shirts. I knew I married a winner. (:
Happy birthday to me! I love going to Pinnochio's Restaurant, especially with my entire family there, including my parents. I'm a very spoiled individual, especially on my birthdays.
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The annual stake carnival is the best family activity of the year! So grateful for all the hard work that gets put into it. This year Dan brought 10 gallons of ice water and helping served hot dogs for half an hour. Thanks, hon!
Once again my husband's work's softball teams proved they are champions! Here's a team photo from after the championship game and their prize t-shirts. I knew I married a winner. (:
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