Summer Fun: Week 2

Week two of summer vacation is upon us, which means it was Addie’s turn at camp while Dalton and I enjoyed some time together.

Dalton and I dropped a very excited little girl off at Dance Camp.  I, on the other hand, was surprised at how nervous I felt leaving Addie behind.  She’s attended preschool for the last two years, but I’ve always taught in a class just down the hall.  This was the first time I actually dropped her off and left her somewhere all on her own.  This picture was taken on Day 1.  You can see she reluctantly let me walk her all the way over to her camp meeting spot and take a quick picture.  On days 2-5, she would promptly inform me she wanted to walk over to her friends by herself after I signed her in.  Little Miss Independent!

After dropping Addie off on Monday, Dalton and I headed out to go bowling.  We had a good time, but I think he was disappointed he wasn’t able to run the score up on me like he does in Wii bowling.  Good thing that lane is so long and the balls are pretty heavy….it’s the only chance I stood at beating him.

On Tuesday, Dalton and I headed off to the Summer Movies at a nearby theater to watch Dolphin Tale.  It was a cute movie, although Dalton had seen it before and kept trying to tell me what was going to happen next.  After we picked up Addie from camp that afternoon, all three of us headed over to the library for some “Crafternoon” activities.  This week’s theme was Beach Crafts.

It was PACKED this week, but the kids still had a great time.  Dalton even ran into several kids he knew from church and school.

Later that evening, we had some friends over for dinner.  I think having friends come over to the house was the highlight of the day!

On Wednesday, Dalton wanted to go back to the movies to catch the showing of Happy Feet 2.  The only thing I can say about that movie is that I’m glad it was only $1.

On Thursday morning we headed up to the gym early.  Dalton took the orientation class so that he could start using some of the equipment with me.  He seems really excited since one of his goals he wrote down for this month was to exercise more.  (His summer activity workbook I bought has him set three goals each month so we went with it.)  Once we finished up there and dropped Addie off at camp, we headed across town to pick up Clayton.  Dalton loves spending time with his cousin and doesn’t often get the opportunity to do so without Addie tagging along.  The boys and I headed over to use up a Groupon and play putt-putt.

The weather was perfect….cool and overcast.  We even felt a sprinkle or two while we were there.

After putt-putt, we grabbed a quick lunch with Blake since we were on his side of town anyway.  After that it was time to head back across town to pick up Addie from camp then home to relax a bit before karate.  Clayton wanted to go watch Dalton and Blake in action at karate, so we just made it a family affair and all headed up to church that evening together.

Friday morning was Addie’s last day at camp, so the boys and I took advantage of the time and went swimming with some friends. 

Clayton went home on Friday evening, so we decided to just stay close to home and recover from the busy week.  The kids and I gave Blake his Father’s Day gift early.  Unfortunately I didn’t get a picture on the camera but I think he did with his phone.  Maybe he’ll post one for me?  (hint, hint)  It was a basket with a “Dozen Drinks and Desserts for a Deserving Dad.”  Dalton and I had gone to HEB earlier that week and made two of the mix and match beer six packs.  Blake LOVES dark beer and I have no clue what any of it tastes like, so Dalton and I just held it up to the light.  If we could see through it, it went back on the shelf….if we couldn’t, it went in the cart.  We figured he would enjoy sampling some of the goodies over the weekend rather than waiting until Sunday to get his basket.

Saturday morning I had a training for work, so Blake and the kids got to enjoy a quiet morning at home.  That evening we took him out to eat at his favorite little pizza place in downtown Cibolo.  If you haven’t been there with us, remind us to take you there next time you visit.  It’s wonderful!

Sunday we just enjoyed a morning at church, an afternoon nap and a quick walk around the neighborhood with the family that evening.

It has been an amazing summer break so far.  The kids, Blake and I are looking forward to making many more memories in the weeks to come!