First Week of Summer

My first week with the kids didn't come until the 15th, so we tried to pack in some fun times--in addition to chores, and reading and piano and all of that good stuff. (I'm realizing how exhausting it is to try to encourage children to use time productively.)

Chore lists and chore jars. Chloe thought it was so cool she did about five chores out of the jar a day.

Doing reading time out in the shade.

The first day the kids had a fun time playing office. This continued on and off throughout the week.

The next day we tried to get Phoebe and Isaac ready for trek, which they took off for on Thursday. Cute little pioneers. It was hard and hot but they had a good experience.

On Friday, the little kids spent almost five hours at the Artitorium. I read a book. :)

Saturday we watched a soccer match a couple of my nieces were playing in. Later, we took as many people as could go to Inside Out. All of us were crying at some point in the movie.

On Sunday, we went to church and then headed to Victor to celebrate Father's Day with Kory's dad and brothers. While we were there we found out that Phoebe's ride was leaving for EFY in about an hour, so Madi rushed her home and helped her pack.

Chloe and Morgan entertaining themselves on the way to Victor.

Monday, I took the little kids to Bear World. We made a loop then played at the free rides and petting zoo and then made another loop again. It's expensive, but I figure they need to see it at least once. Now, if we can make it to the REAL Yellowstone this summer, that will be great.

Chloe and Morgan are in there, if you squint hard you can see them.

It was sad to drop these kids off at their mom's house that night. They really are great kids and fun to hang out with. After we dropped them off, Kory and I went grocery shopping since every morsel of food in our house was gone. Then we went for a bike ride and sat out on the porch and enjoyed the great weather. Lovin' summer. But it's going too fast!

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