Mom Visit
Mom came up for several visits this summer. On this occasion we went to a few places during the central Iowa junk jaunt. Our favorite place is Lincoln View Farms! They have beautiful gardens and the kids enjoy the frogs and fish in the pond. The owner let them feed the fish!
We have enjoyed going to the pool as much as we can!
We continued doing some school over the summer. Math to maintain skills and science related to learning about space. In this picture we were having toast with a great deal of butter on it and reading Mercy Watson!
Riley and Olivia' Birthday Party
This year Riley turned 10 on May 3rd and Olivia turned 9 on July 3rd! They had a shared birthday party in Ottumwa.
Staycation
We enjoyed spending time together for a staycation and did fun things around Ames. We went to see the movie Lightyear at the theater, went swimming, enjoyed dinner at Hickory Park, relaxed at home, and made tie dye t-shirts.
The kids at Hickory Park |
Park Visits
We have had regular homeschool meetup days with other families this summer and plan to continue into the school year. This is the kids playing at Ledges State Park.
The kids and I stopped at a park up in Gilbert and to play on this cool slide at a school.
The kids and I at a park in Ames. This is one of their favorites!
They made a fun fort in the basement and like to go in there to read. I think that cat has been sleeping there as well!
Ottumwa Visit
Nora and I stayed the nights with Mom and Riley and August stayed at Aunt Stacys. Mom had made some yummy blueberry bread and she had some fantastic peaches. It made for a relaxing and delicious breakfast on the porch!
Nora loves the cats! |
Maui |
Lila |
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