Summer Week 1!

We've survived the first week of summer.  Survival is based on the bar being set very low. I was going to try to set up some no electronic time and I didn't make it one day. Monday morning when the I was supposed to turn off electronics they were all playing together. I didn't see the point when it was bonding time. I thought about the times when I try to restrict electronic time and how it stresses me out and I end up yelling at the kids all the time (not a better alternative in my opinion). So like I said, low bar. We made sure to have plenty of adventures aside from the electronics. We picked strawberries, washed the cars, went swimming, the girls had dance camp, picnics in the park, reading, games, yard sales, jobs, white water park, and lots of electronics.

This week we will be visiting cousins. The kids will love that!

So far it hasn't been too bad working in the summer (one week, ha). I don't think I will be able to get as many hours in with summer happenings but I'll try my best.

Time to turn off electronics, nope.

So cute!

The girls had dance camp this week. They loved it. It was 1 1/2 hours for three days. The girls want it to be everyday!

This is where I usually take my kids to play in the river. It usually has a huge sand bar and a little fun stream. Not this year!

Gabby picked a bunch of strawberries. Yum!

Whitewater park, Scott and I went there when it was under construction a few years ago. We came back today and it was cool! We will come back again for sure. The actual white water part of the park is underneath the Boise river that is too full.

A fun swimming area.

Playground

Can you spot the frog?

Ryan creation.