We've got up the Library most weeks during the summer. (good way to get out of the summer sun) Story time is drawing to a close for Peter (that's five years of going) he'll be in school all day now so he's done. I'll probably continue with Alice, but it's a definitely a new chapter. The kids got to play with bubbles a couple of weeks ago at story time. Kendal and Peter had fun Alice came out the pretty wet though.
The kids have earned quite a few state park passes through the Library reading programs so we decided to go on an adventure and check a few off our list plus earn some Jr Ranger badges along the way. Friday the 3rd we went to Castle Rock and City of Rocks. As we dove up to Castle Rock Peter decided the big rock looked like it had a face on each side. (I love kids point of view!) We walked around a bit there and had lunch. After lunch we headed over to City of Rocks. We made multiple excursions at all the different named rocks. We found Pioneer names in the rocks (p.s. We found a McAllister!!), climbed, and enjoyed exploring the area. I think we'll go back in a few years when Alice is bigger to do some of the harder / longer trails and maybe camp there.
We went to Mom and Dad D's house that evening. Got to spend some time with them, made some delicious Dutch oven potatoes, and spent the night.
Afterwards we made our way to Lake Walcott. We decided to do a bit of the disc golf course and let the kids finish their Jr. Ranger badges. (They earned four over that weekend!) We thought about fishing then changed our minds because our patience with the kids was waining and we didn't think Alice would leave the water be. So to make up for lack of fishing we got ice cream on the way home. It was a packed weekend, but such a good time.
We spent last week playing around and just enjoying our lat bit of summer. Casey and I each made a temple visit during the week! We went and picked peaches last Monday. So so many peaches! Alice was in heaven for a few days sneaking into our room and having peaches to eat at will. I canned most of the peaches over a couple of days and made jam with the rest. We also registered the kids for school! Peter will have the new teacher Mrs. Breeding, and Kendal will have Mr. Maki. Both kids are excited for school. They have their supplies bought and ready and their first day outfits set. Casey is back on the 20th and the kids are back to school on the 27th!
The kids and I hit up splash pad with some ward friends this past week to beat the heat on the hottest day of the summer. Kendal and Peter were in and out of the fun and Alice eventually warmed up to played in the mini water spouts.
The kids have been working all summer on their work books. They finally finished on Monday and earned their rewards! They were fun workbooks with lots of activities to do! Peter earned a Millennium Falcon Lego, and Kendal got to pick out a pair of earrings as her reward.
They also finished three reading programs each this summer! (Kimberly library, Twin falls library, and Barnes and Noble reading programs) We are very proud of their hard work and all that they've accomplished this summer.
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