CRASHING

 

Something the boys always look forward to in the summertime is the night out with Dad at the farmer's fair and especially the demolition derby.

MJ was away this year, so this guy got to go instead!

One more boy to join-- maybe next year.

The girls and I always have our standing chinese food date when the boys go to the fair.

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!