Summer Time!!!!

Well, the much anticipated summertime has officially begun. Nearly 2 weeks ago the kids got out of school and we have had a busy one so far. The first 3 days last week, Ryan and Sarah got to go to Payson and stay with some cousins and take part in a science camp with Linsey teaching it. They had so much fun. I keep hearing about the things they learned and they love using their flashlights that they made. Thank you Linsey, Max, Hailey, and especially Brent and Leslie for letting them stay at your home instead of me driving back and forth. We love you guys so much.

Then, Tuesday last week swimming had begun. The lessons started for Sarah, Bella, and Ali. Sarah missed her first lesson of this session, but Bella and Ali were able to make it.

Here is Bella swimming with her class

Ali was a little scared the first day, so the whole time, a separate teacher took her and tried to get her to not be afraid of the water. She was with this girl the whole entire lesson. What a brave little girl I have. I think she will be re-taking Tots 1 (probably many times over).

The other night, we had our home teacher come over and talk to us about airplanes. We all made paper airplanes and headed outside to see how good we did. Some were definitely better than others.

Sarah loves to pose (just ask her)

Ryan made some fancy ones that actually flew really well

I don't know where Bella was, but here are the other munchkins.

I don't have any pictures of our "GIRLS GANG" we have going on on our street. It is quite a sight. Sarah, Nat, and Katelyn all are riding bikes up and down the street like they own it. Soon Bella and Hayley will join them on their bikes (we're still learning). Ali just bosses everyone around, so I guess that's her part in this gang. The really sad thing is, people listen to her. Poor Tyson and Ryan, they are a little outnumbered over here in the sticks, however, I don't think they are hurtin' for friends.

We have had a lot of fun days with friends and otter pops, and fun dips, and Cherries, and tootsie rolls, and whatever else the kids can weasel out of their poor parents.

I think everyone is so excited for summer this year and I hope we can make it a good one. If anyone has any ideas of free activities, please feel free to let us know, we are always up for some cheap good times. Happy Summertime to all!!!!!