End of Summer

Summer is sadly over.We did a few more things in August--here is a brief update. The first part of August we went to a Primary pioneer activity at the Hartman's.  The kids had a great time. 

They made these cute wagons!

Our library has a great summer reading program.  Part of that includes "Free Fridays".  Each Friday throughout the summer there are free things kids can do, like go bowling, visit the zoo, or see local caverns.  This particular Friday (and the only one we participated in) we traveled to Ryan's Orchard.  Each kid received a free 1/4 peck of apples.  Times that by five and you get a lot of apples!


Right after Ryan's Orchard, we met up at a local park with some friends. For my kids, it's great other people have pets so they can enjoy them sometimes.


Lee has been in the Lion's club for a few months now and he was made an official member in August. 


We LOVED going to the pool this summer.  It was in Harrisonburg so we didn't go everyday, but a few times each week if we could.  It was sad going the last day of the summer season.  Several times we met up with our friends from the ward, which was really fun.  I think I got my best tan yet this summer, ha ha. I also enjoyed some Cookie Jar murder mystery books by Joanne Fluke while at the pool.


The kids didn't take swimming lessons this summer, but they all improved in swimming! My kids swimming skills are very basic, so there is room for improvement.  But I was pleasantly surprised that being at the pool so much this summer helped all of them do better in water.  I think lessons are on board for next summer! 


Clark can now go off the diving board and can do flips too.


Through the summer reading program the kids earned enough free tickets for the county fair for our whole family....and then some!  We went for a couple hours on a Saturday.  Right when we got there we saw our friend Stephanie and had fun walking around with her. A few times the kids asked if we could buy treats or go on rides.  I don't know if it's good or bad, but I have absolutely no qualms saying "no" to my kids.  They hear it quite often.  I brought a snack from home for all of us. But fair rides? No. Fair foods? No.  Ask in a few years kids...

 

 

 

Trying to take a peek at the tractor pull...
 

And it happened to work out that some booths were handing out free candy. All of my kids loved that!
  

 

We ran into our friends at the fair.  I enjoyed seeing them there!
 

 

 

I love fall, but living in a house that isn't properly insulated makes me not look forward to the cold weather.  I am truly sad summer is gone because the cold is coming..... I much rather be hot than cold.  We had a great summer and I can't wait for it to roll around again!