Summer Fun

 

The kids and I went to the church history museum in June. They really liked all the fun exhibits and Jack liked the history. Afterward we went and ate at Johnny Rockets and walked around Temple Square.

 We watched the big parade during Round up week. Jack and Bella both got to be in the parade, Bella with Legacy Gymnastics and Jack for Football. It was sooo hot outside, you can see how flushed poor Tessa is. We were drinking a lot of water and it didn't seem to matter. Jack also ran in the Round up 5K that morning. 

 

We went hiking with friends to Cecret Lake the second week of July. It had been raining all morning and we didn't know if we would get soaked. We didn't, it was perfect weather for a hike.

 We saw a moose, the first time I have seen one in real life. 

 

We ate lunch up at the lake then came back down. It made me wonder why we don't go hiking more often! The kids had a great time and even Tessa did really well. She didn't want me to hold her at all.

 We sent Jack off, in the middle of the night no less, on a 16 day boy scout jamboree east coast adventure. He isn't back yet, but there is a Jamboree blog that recounts some of their adventures.

The girls took swimming lessons, I love Bella's form when she dives. The fact that she is a gymnast really comes out. She has amazing core strength.

Sophie is getting the hang of swimming pretty well. She is very proud of her bravery when she jumps off the diving board. 

That is all the photo evidence I have, we have gone to splash pads and friends houses and picnic lunches as well. I can't believe school starts in less than a month! I need to soak up every moment between now and then!

Jack's Birthday, Bella's Birthday, Tessa's Birthday

 

Jack turned 13 in April. He is growing up so fast! He's been gone to the National Boy Scout Jamboree and I bet he will look taller when he returns.

 Isabella turned 10 at the end of May. She got to have a friend party and wanted to go swimming. So we gathered up a group of girls and swam and had ice cream cake at the Legacy Center.

Tessa turned 2 at the beginning of June. She loves to play and be with her older siblings. She is very distressed when she can't do what they do. She is upset I don't let her roam outside on her own or go play with friends. She has a mind of her own and knows what she wants. She will be bereft when everyone heads off to school next month.