July Recap

For not having a vacation planned for this summer, we sure have managed to keep busy and have fun! Here's a little glimpse into July...

* Date-night-movie-of-the-month: But, of course...After reading the books, finally reading the 7th book and watching the movies, this was a MUST-SEE!! And it did not disappoint!! A couple of differences from the book, but it was SO GOOD!!

* Swimming at the Dahls' pool. As previously mentioned, our friends sort of inherited an 18-feet across/4-feet deep pool and have been generous in sharing it! Ethan was very hesitant at first - the water comes up to his shoulders - but just yesterday (8/26) Ethan finally felt comfortable enough to swim without me in the pool, but still wearing a life-jacket. This is MUCH improved from July when he wouldn't hardly get in!!

This may be my favorite picture of the summer, or at least July. I LOVE the bright blue of the water and Ethan's big grin!!

* Fruit flies... Ugh.
Last summer we struggled with fruit flies in the kitchen - a lot. It was gross and we just couldn't seem to get rid of them. This summer, we've still had a lot of fruit flies, but with a little go green! trick we have kept them under control.Couple drops of dish soap and equal parts water and apple cider vinegar. Works like a charm!

* Pioneer DayThis year was fair theme w/ a BBQ lunch, bouncy slide, balloon animals, petting zoo, face painting, snow cones, magic show, handcart rides and dunk tank. The bouncy slide and handcart rides were Ethan's favorite.* Events already covered:
- Independence Day
- 6th Anniversary
- Piano Recital

* Misc. pictures

This was one day after Ethan got in trouble and sent to his room to clean it up. Seriously, best way to make him take a nap!

Transformers were the kids meal toy at Burger King, so we had to make a couple trips. Chicken nuggets, apple slices, milk and a Transformer toy. Yep, earned some mega mom points!

Sean and I were playing softball and apparently Ethan kept himself busy with the ladies! The girl on the right is in my Primary class and her sister is the one on the left.

Met one of Vicki's mission companions from England and played British Monopoly - complete with horrible attempts at a "proper" British accent!! :)