We have had a really great summer so far (although I'm still waiting to see summer weather for more than a day or two at a time)! Some highlights have been:
- Being at home with the kids every day. Definitely one of the perks of being a teacher! I love waking up (after we all sleep in) and not rushing out the door to the dayhome, work, etc., and spending all day, every day with our two great kids! I tell ya, being a stay at home mom is definitely a pretty great life!
- Trip to San Diego, Ca
lifornia. We had a fabulous five day trip to San Diego again this year from July 14-18. The kids traveled SO well, slept great, and enjoyed the activities. We're so thankful they did so great on the planes and even with the layovers and delays in the airports. They're travel troopers! We LOVED Sea World again and the look of excitement and sheer joy on the kids' faces (especially Colby) when we saw the Shamu Show was so worth it. Amazing hotel room at the same hotel we stayed at last time and great swimming before bed every night was a lot of fun. We really do love San Diego and want to go back again. I really do think I could handle living there... hmm.......
- Outside play, trips to parks, picnics, and dinners outside. Soaking up the sun and enjoying the outdoors is really what summer is all about! We have gone to numerous parks and enjoyed a great splash park in the city, as well as Cafe O'Play and Capital Ex on a rainy day. Colby enjoyed playing soccer in the spring and is still showing an interest in soccer as we play outside. He has also recently discovered baseball and loves playing catch with Mom and Dad! Looks super cute with his glove and actually has a pretty good throw!
- Camping and Quadding! Every year, camping gets even better as the kids get older. We decided to not camp as much as did last year, as we were gone nearly every weekend last summer. It has been great going out a few times and of course, the kids love playing at the beach, in lakes, and around the campsite. Last year, Jenna was not yet walking, so we're enjoying her being that much older this year and not worrying about her eating rocks, etc!!
- Colby also loved going fishing with his dad, Uncle Kyle, and Landon at Gull Lake. Sadly, they didn't catch anything, but it was definitely pretty cute to see! We are going to Carson Lake this weekend by Whitecourt, so maybe they'll try their luck again!
- Happy Anniversary. Gerry and I celebrated our 6th anniversary on July 30th. It was a very hot day at a family reunion, with weather just like on our wedding day. I am blessed to be married to such a great man who is also an amazing dad! Love you so much, Ger!
- Little bit o' landscaping. We had some decorative concrete curbing put in recently and are excited to do some landscaping around the yard, in addition to some house projects like re-finishing the deck and enclosing it to be a shed.
Next week the kids and I will be heading to Strathmore for a few days to visit a few great friends. Looking forward to seeing them and playing with the kids!
Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and enjoying the outdoors in between the rainy days!!
Lesley
