We have been SO crazy busy this summer that I've completely neglected the blog! I have many adventures to share, pictures and all. We've been to Utah, visited family, then up to Shasta, then Tahoe, more family time, re-did my bathroom floor, had a birthday party, pool time, cement slides etc. The boys start school on August 11th. This summer has flown by with lightning speed! But, boy, we've had FUN!
B is in the bright blue sweatshirt ...
B is 4th from the left. This is the group on the hike into camp
B is on the far right
Folsom Lake
Throwing logs into the water
Last Saturday, we went for a short family hike near Folsom Lake. The weather was beautiful. It was nice getting out of the house and spending time together. We saw butterflies, caterpillars, bumble bees, lots of wild flowers, and a few horses, too. Yes, there was a downside to sharing the trail with horses!!
When T heard that our we had "Rabbit Ears" for a plant, he decided that they could be HIS rabbit ears. We've had this particular plant at our home since we moved in. It is a transplant from G's childhood home. The leaves are SO SOFT ... like a rabbit's ear! So, G helped give T his rabbit ears. He put a dish towel in the waistband of his shorts and grabbed a carrot from the fridge. He had a great time until the rubber band started to feel really tight! Pretty creative, I must say!!
G & B at The Golden Corral Restaurant for B's birthday. B LOVED the small cinnamon & sugar donuts.
N with Grandpa at dinner -- stuffed!!!
B waited all day to open his presents. His brothers gave him some Legos, and he got a card and some $$ from Boppi & Grandma Marie. The present from me and G was wrapped in 3 boxes, one in another! He got a real kick out of that! Especially seeing a huge rock in the box!
In the last of the 3 boxes, there was some serious cash for B! He couldn't believe it! He was not sure of what he wanted, so we decided to let him decide for himself. We were going to get him his own iPod, but he wasn't sure if that's what he wanted. We told him that he needs to really be mindful of how he wants to spend his money, and that we'd like to discuss it with him first. He seems okay with that.
N was officially promoted from Middle School on Wednesday, June 2nd. He has loved his time at this middle school. The staff is great!! Grandpa was able to join us for the promotion ceremonies, too! We had great seats in the bleachers, and could see N very well. It was a very nice ceremony. High School, here he comes!!!! Class of '14!
... Then I had to make a mad dash over to T's kindergarten picnic. That's another story ...
