It seems like we just started the garden and that school just ended, but it is already mid July and we are just 2 short weeks away from our summer vacation to Tahoe. Keith has been off of work for 2 weeks and Axel's last week of Algebra I Honors summer school is next week!
They did a great job of getting us almost back to shore!
Axel and Kristen had loads of fun on the kayak. They made a good team and flew around the pond.
Phoenix and Rubix have been having swim lessons. They did 3 weeks and have one more week left next week. They both are improving and they are PRing in most of their events. The swim team is having virtual races, which means that they are timing the kids events during practice and then ranking them amongst their peers. The cool thing is, they will receive ribbons, which is especially rewarding for Rubix who has been on the swim team for two years now with no true racing and no ribbons. He ordered a ribbon book from the swimathon and he can't wait to put his 1st place ribbons in it. The kids have been working hard for 4 months now improving their endurance, fitness and technique.
Phoenix and Rubix have moments where they get along beautifully. Here is one of them where they are walking their dogs/ animals with leashes that Phoenix made for them.
In mid June, the kids went to their first bday party at our new neighbor's house.
It was very exciting to attend. They enjoyed painting and playing outside.
It was nice of our new neighbor to invite all 3 kids.
The kids surprised Daddy with a beautiful poster for Father's Day!
The boys patiently waiting for me as my teeth were cleaned. We were happy that there were no cavities this year as last year, Rubix had several filled. We have been very diligent at using fluoride toothpaste and mouth wash, along with flossing the kids teeth nearly every day. It has been a little difficult since we ran out of flossers. Getting my hands in their mouths is no easy task. I am looking forward to my much needed Costco trip next week.
The kiddos surprised me with a lovely poster on my bday. They did the entire poster and put it up, all while Keith and I were on an hour and a half bike ride. That is pretty fast for my kiddos to do an art project.
Keith planned for us to go over to the Gunnions for my bday. It was a lovely evening where the kids were able to play and I was able to relax and enjoy good food and good compnay.
It was the first time for us to go as a family to a friends house for dinner since the pandemic.
Rubix enjoying a popsicle after swim one day. I can't remember exactly when this was, but I love his cute calm self.
Marshall Lane play ground has been open for a couple of months and we finally made it over there for afternoon fun. The kids enjoyed playing wall ball and on the play structure for the first time in a year or more.
For the 4th of July, we went to my friend Tiffany's house. It was so fun to swim and visit with her. The kids had snow cones after dinner.
They also did sparklers before we had to head home.
We went from no social gatherings to several in a matter of weeks with all of the celebrating. It has been really nice, but now I am getting nervous with the increased Covid cases that maybe we are being too relaxed. I think we are going to throttle back until the little ones are vaccinated and try to be a bit smarter.
Here Kristen and the kiddos are having quite the water balloon fight. We have had several water balloon fights with friends. Over the past couple of weeks.
The kids are reading a ton. Phoenix is reading the most and eating up books.
Daddy had a lovely day and we enjoyed a bike ride, swimming and tirmasu.
On July 9th, we had junk day and were able to get rid of a few things. It is always sad to throw things into the land fill, but it is nice to finally get rid of the crib and other things that I couldn't seem to find a new home for.
This week is Kids Kamp at church. Here is Rubix.
And Phoenix.
Fun water games, where the kids get to learn to work together to achieve a common goal. Here Phoenix is quickly filling up sponges with water and passing it to her team mate.
Snack station and Rubix showing me Ramsey who taught the kids we can do all things through Christ Jesus, who strengthens me (Philipians 4:13)!
Daddy is the group leader for Rubix's group. He is doing a great job of leading his group of 5 year olds. It was no easy task.
He gets an award for trying to learn the dances too!
Axel has been busy with summer school. This is his 5th week and he is rocking it. He is nearly getting 100% in the class. He has only missed 8 points on all of his tests. It seems a little crazy, but he has a 99.6% in the class. He has 3 more units and his final exam. It has been a great experience for him and he has loved being in school over the summer! He says it is exactly what he needed after a year of remote learning.
In late June we finally had our annual cleaning this year. They got postponed and we had to conquer and divide. Keith took Phoenix one day because of a schedule conflict and I took the boys 2 days later.
On Daddy's bday we were able to get a few more photos. I loved the sign the kids made me so much, it is still up.
Here are more cute pictures of the kids from day 3 of camp. Rubix with his hat he made.
Day 4 they did a wrap up at Vascona park where the campers and families were able to do a free train ride. Rubix was ecstatic to say the least.
What a blessed week. We have so much to be thankful for. I am elated as I am finally done with my extra work. I only have 2 more Saturdays to work and then we will be off together for a couple of weeks and then I return to a normal work schedule of Monday through Thursday. I am hoping it will be okay for the family. I am also it will be better for myself as I will have Fridays to get all of the chores and shopping done and be able to have the full weekend to spend with the family.
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