Our Latest Activities

We have been working hard and playing hard.

We ventured out to the local lake. I was more than a little disappointed in it, but the kids had fun and that's what counts. :) Lorelei even went out and swam quite a bit even though it was way too chilly for me. Makin went about knee high most of the time.

A little backyard soccer. Both kids are into it. We missed signing Lorelei up this season but maybe when the next one rolls around. :)

Saturday morning scones. They were better than Starbucks! :) Lorelei got a second one and said, "I never get this many at Starbucks!"

I wanted to get a picture with Dan and Michelle for this adventure but everyone was hot and red-faced so maybe next time! Anyway, Sunday evening we took the kids on a bike trail and met Dan and Michelle who walked along with us. It was the perfect chance for the kids to ride as fast as they wanted without worrying about cars and driveways. They are both on bigger bikes now so are really enjoying that activity. By the end of the three mile trail we were pushing the bikes while the kids were walking (and being given piggy back rides) and this is Dan with the kids crossing the street back close to their house.

We got our library cards and found some Fancy Nancy books. Lorelei and I are now HUGE Fancy Nancy fans! :) Love 'em!

Lorelei helping me peel carrots! She was dying to help and she did a great job. We have been putting in more than a little kitchen time lately. We got carrots on sale as well as a bunch of sweet corn, so we worked on getting some frozen to enjoy later. I now know how to Blanche vegetables for freezing. Not my favorite hobby but hopefully it will pay off later. :)

Always find new kinds of fun with the giant Legos. One of their favorite activities for time with Daddy.

The kids spent a lot of time in the dirt making mud muffins. :)

The library has some fun activities in the children's section. On previous visits we have enjoyed puzzles, and one of their latest additions is a Lego table. :)