Happy Anniversary Re-Do Day

Since Ken was working crazy hours during our anniversary we decided to have a "re-do" day.  My mom, dad and sister watched the boys so that Ken and I could go out to lunch at Jason's Deli and then run errands for Nathan's birthday. It was a simple day but at least we got to enjoy it together.

Mr. Jiggleman

We were invited by some friends to meet up at the Winter Park Library. Silly me, I thought we were going to a story time. No, no, no. We were going to see Mr. Jiggle Man. He is a children entertainer that uses music, his body and fun props to entertain. The children saw him bounce balls, use a leaf blower (in the library) and puff air into a jumpsuit and across his face. It was a super fun show. Afterwards, we stuck around to get a picture with him and he slithered out of the chairs just to make the boys laugh. You get a chance go see Mr. Jiggle Man!

Basketball practice

Our boys are active boys. They have to stay busy or else they get into trouble. We decided to sign them up for summer basketball at the YMCA. Our practices and games are at the YMCA at Jay Blanchard Park. Nathan was absolutely giddy with excitement about his first practice. He insisted on wearing Thomas' old jersey. Thomas is super excited that his best buddy from school is on his team. Our games start this Saturday and I'm sure they will both do great.

Stop at Twistee Treat

Our first week of summer vacation went by too quickly but it was already full of great memories. They love their swim lessons and we went to the movies twice. We got to spend time with Nana, Papa and Aunt Lizzie who is in town visiting until July. The only down fall was that Daddy had to work overtime and boy-oh-boy did he work! He worked 56 hours of overtime on top of his regular 40 hour week. Talk about a tired Daddy. Talk about kids that miss their Daddy! After we ran some errands to prepare for Nathan's upcoming birthday, we stopped at Twistee Treat and got some ice cream. Summer is all about having ice cream before lunch, right?!

Publix Taste Testers

After swim lessons I needed to stop at Publix for a few things. We made our way to the bakery to get a cookie as usual, but when we got to the produce section a lady offered the boys a piece of watermelon! Yummy! It was sweet and cold! Of course we had to buy some, too.

Swim Lessons

We decided that we need to keep these wild boys active ALL summer long! We got a family membership at the YMCA and signed the boys up for swim lessons and for basketball. They also have fun daily activities that I sign them up for while I run on the treadmill upstairs. Swim lessons are at 8:40 each morning, 4 days a week for two weeks. They are both so excited to wake up and put on their bathing suits. Nathan shows no fear and smiles the entire lesson. He is constantly raising his hand to his teacher wanting to be the first one chosen all the time. Thomas is working on strengthening his strokes and floating and loves that he is in a "big kid" group. Something tells me that I'll be signing them up for more sessions since they love it so much!

 

 

 

Craft Time

I am trying hard to not let the boys feel "bored" this summer, so we took a major shopping trip to the craft store. The boys picked out anything that looked interesting and they wanted to start crafting as soon as we got it all home. Everyone we know will soon own beaded necklaces, painted sun catchers and (my favorite) perler bead creations.