SUMMER ACTIVITIES

A nearby town hosted an outdoor movie night and it worked with our calendar..

They used to do this on a more regular basis, but it has been quite awhile.

 We were able to hold a small birthday celebration for two of the boys here, so it was a win-win.

We brought some treats, but the town also provided refreshments which was really nice.

A bit of bugspray, some sweatshirts and chairs and it was a nice night out.

LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE 26

 Toward the end of June, we went on our annual trip to the Land of Make Believe with our co-op.

It was a beautiful, hot day.

It was a little different this year because we were missing 3..but we had fun regardless.

4 boys pretty much went off by themselves and we met up for lunch while Bean and I hung with the little boys.  One of the perks of it being such a small park is that we're comfortable letting them buddy up and go off on their own.

As much as those faces look grumpy-they were really into the rides this year and had a good time.

Even with 3 of us missing, we still took up the entire "roller coaster"

Til next year!

DANCING

Bean actually was dancing this year at three different studios.

The one studio did not allow any photography during the show, so I don't have anything for that one.

It was an amazing show though--they did Peter Pan and Bean was a pirate.

A tapping pirate.

She did not do the recital at another studio.

And finally her "home base" had their recital at the end of June and it was Broadway themed.

I'd been having trouble with my phone so unfortunately, I didn't get many pictures and the video I took cut out before the piece was over...but whatdayagonnado?

These pictures are from "Step in Time" from Mary Poppins 

She was also in a jazz number and another tap piece that she choreographed for the class.

She is going back to teach for the 2nd year and from what I gather, loving it.

Tap being the forte.

DRAMA CAMP 26

Drama camp this year was special.

The girls started going to this week-long camp back in 2016! 

This year Missy was one of the teachers and Bean filled in one day as well as her schedule allowed.

So, we had 3 attendees and a teacher and a 1/2.  

The weather held out for the ending program which consists of dinner, some skits, dances etc.

The theme this year centered around the story of Jonah. 

Some of the instructors

Most of the gang.

As usual, the boys had a blast!

A FEW MORE WEDDING SHOTS

A few more shots from Michelle and Rahul's wedding...well reception actually.

 A few words and the MC

photo booth

cake.

Congratulations once again.

TWENTY

In the blink of an eye, here we are.

No longer a teenager.

 

Happy 20 to my firstborn!

SWIM SEASON 26

Swim season began on May 26...thankfully this year has been overall warmer to start than the past few.

We have 4 swimming competitively and 1 in developmental. 

#7 was nervous about making the team, but he has been doing awesome.

Especially as we had our first meet this week and he came in 2nd in his first ever race.

He probably could have at least tied for first, as he pulled up his suit that slipped as he dove in.

Most of the team...its a bit smaller this year.

We had a lot of older kids graduate last year, but lots of potential for future growth.

#8 was actually evaluated for joining the team, which really surprised me, but he did great and *almost* made it.  In order to swim competitively, one has to be able to swim a 25 without stopping.

One of the "drawbacks" of this year is that we have at least one swimmer in all 3 of the practice sessions.

That means LOTS of time at the pool.

4 hours.

Pretty much every morning.

On the flip side, I'm hoping I get make a dent in my tbr pile!

Entertaining themselves.

Meet warm-up.

The past several years, the first meet has always been rescheduled due to thunderstorms and rain.

I'm so glad we could run the meet this year.

All the boys did well; they mostly placed 1, 2 or 3rd in all the races they swam.

Hoping its a great season!

Go Cudas!