We've got a good groove going on for the summer. Most days I watch Jacob, our 5-year-old friend from church who really loves Erik. His presence has brought a more playful environment to our home than would have otherwise been the case since I have 3 teens in the house now. Erik still loves to play with toys, so this allows him a chance to do that. Even Austin will join in because Jacob is so fun and easy to play with. Sometimes Erik gets annoyed with him always following him around, but I make sure to change up our activities as well as set up times with friends that are his age. I don't get paid much, which is not why I do it, but I use the payment for fun things for my kids, like going to the movies and buying treats, so they're rewarded for their efforts, since they're the ones doing the work, especially Erik!
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| Library kick-off for the summer! |
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| Lots of creations with manga tiles. |
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| Water balloon toss. |
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| Our neighbor gave us this awesome top game she found at her late brother's home. It was made in 1969 and is unbelievably fun! |
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| Hiking with friends. |
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| Playground fun! |
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| More ways to use Magna tiles! |
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| Breaking out old toys! |
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| Jacob's first time at the zoo! |
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| Knife throwing! |
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| Free Menchies!! |
Kai's been busy with work, color guard, and physical therapy. She injured her knee last summer in color guard. It's been bothering her since. We finally were referred to the physical therapist. It's busy, hard, and expensive! She also enjoyed time with us at Proud Lake 10 days ago, which are the pictures below.
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| Paddleboarding |
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| Swimming at the dam. |
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| A turtle while kayaking! |
Victoria got to go to EFY in Payson, Ut. It was an adventure version with ziplining, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking. She's still in Utah and has a week to visit with friends and family until next week when she goes to Cougarette camp. She also got to go to the temple with a great group of kids!
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| She fit 10 outfits in here, plus 2 church dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, and her sports underwear/bras, and socks! Luckily she had room in her small backpack for her toiletries! |
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| The whole EFY group. Don't know why this is so small.... |
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| She became Vicki the Hippie there! |
the photo with the reflection at the zoo was very interesting,, Eriks reflection was leaning over and protective
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