Summer 2013

I cannot believe that summer is over! It went by way too fast. I made a schedule at the first of the summer of what we would do each day. Because I like things to run smoothly this worked very well for us. It kept us busy and allowed the kids the perfect amount of free time so they didn't get bored. Every morning the kidos had their regular chores but we added one big extra chore every day and something fun. This way I didn't lose my mind and the kids didn't think they were getting robbed of all the "fun stuff!" Mondays we scrubbed the house and planned the rest of the week. Tuesdays we cleaned the car and went somewhere fun that the kids chose. We did Seven Peaks several times, the zoo a few times, movies, bowling, the float preview party, Tracey Aviary, etc. On Wednesdays we did the yard work and enjoyed cousin day at my moms house. This was a favorite day of the week! I cannot believe I didn't take a picture of this all summer long! Thursdays we touched up the house (i.e vacuumed, dusted, wiped down bathrooms, etc) and then did a science project or a craft. Some of our favorites were tie dying shirts, painting picture frames, making a volcano and letting it erupt, coke/mentos explosions, and baking soda ball explosions. Fridays we did the shopping and had friend day. Add to that swim team, swim lessons, basketball camp, and piano lessons, we kept very busy. On Saturdays we also spent a lot of time hiking. The kids are so happy to be outside and I am happy for the exercise! Some other things we did as a family this summer were going to a Bees game and an outdoor play. I did an awful job remembering to take pictures, but here is what I have.