The Coast

I am planning on doing a layout for our trip to the coast but am busy with wedding stuff right now so just a few pictures will have to due for the time being.

We headed over to the coast on Friday and had a wonderful time. The weather wasn't hot but it didn't rain. It was so nice to just get away with just our little family.

This was the view from our motel room.

On Saturday we went to this amazing park to play before some shopping. The kids were standing by each other and let me snap a shot. This is rare.

After lunch on Saturday we headed to the beach. The kids had a blast just playing in the sand. Colin built a sand castle and then knocked it down.

Lauren also made a sand castle and guarded it from her brother.

Now my sad news for those of you who are my friends on facebook you already read about my camera. On Saturday at the beach I dropped my camera in the dry sand while the lens was open - not good. Aaron tried to fix it but now it sits in pieces in a bag. I want a new camera before I leave on Thursday for Lindsey's wedding. We are heading to Costco tonight so maybe I will find something.

It's HOT!!!!!!!!!

It has been over 100 degrees here for the last three days, which is very hot for us. Yesterday we broke the record for the day and had the hottest day in July ever. Jen and I decided to take the kids to the pool for a little bit and then Aaron joined us and we had dinner. After dinner it was ice cream treats for all. Today is another scorcher so we are living in our air conditioned house. I'm feeling very cooped up for it being summer. I like to enjoy being outside but not in this weather.

We have started another round of swimming lessons and the kids are doing great. Colin was jumping into the pool without holding onto my hands and going under water. This is a huge improvement from just playing on the stairs. Lauren is continuing to get stronger and better. She is a very confident swimmer. Tomorrow is going to cool to the 90's and I'm very thankful.

Cute Story

I just wanted to share a cute story with everyone about Colin. When the kids are done with VBS they send home a CD with all the songs on it and we have been listening to it in the car everywhere we go (yes, I'm getting a little tired of the songs). Colin's favorite song is the louie song, which took me a bit to realize he meant the hallelujah song. For those of you who don't know it goes hallelu hallelu hallelu praisin the Lord but Colin sings it hallelu hallelu hallelu crazin the Lord. I love to listen to my three year old sings to Jesus.

On another note it is two weeks until Lindsey and David are getting married...WOW!!!!

Stuff

Doing some catching up from this past weekend. We had lunch with Mimi and Papa at their church. It was a nice lunch but the hit for the kids was the bounce house. They did lots of bouncing.

there was ice cream as dessert. A treat for my kids who don't have ice cream in the middle of the day.

Sunday was Lauren's half birthday. I don't know why but she thinks this is a cool thing so we always at least acknowledge the day. This year she got a donut with a candle.

Lauren has been attending Girl Scout camp this week and today was crazy day. She got crazy hair and her clothes were backwards. She is loving it and I'm enjoying a few hours of only one kid.

LOUD!!!

Last week Jen and I took the four kids to touch-a-truck. It's a free event that allows kids the opportunity to explore trucks and honk horns. The kids love it but after an hour in the noise and heat we were done.

Lauren started Girl Scout camp this week and is gone from 9-3. It's very weird to only have one child but a glimpse of what it will be like come September. Our summer has been very busy and wonderful. I hope everyone is enjoying this time.

Pool Time

We headed to the pool today with Jen and the kids. Aaron met us there with Subway dinner. It was so hot today and the pool felt so good.

Colin wanted to wear a life jacket today. I thought he looked so cute.

Colin loved the slide and went down lots.

Lauren is such a great swimmer that she can go down the slide by herself and swim to the side.

The big highlight was Lauren going off the diving board all by herself. We are VERY proud.

Water Activities

Last weekend was our church's annual camp out. We don't camp out (there is no running water, indoor plumbing, or electricity. Any questions why we don't camp) but do enjoy going for the day to enjoy ourselves. The kids love to play in the river and with their friends. It is very peaceful and lots of fun. It was very cold this year. The weather guessers had said 85 but it was closer to 65. We still had fun.

Colin had his first swimming lesson today and it went great. He loved it and is looking forward to Thursday. YEAH for no crying!!!!

This is Lauren from last night. She loves to swim.