Summer: Week 4

One month into summer and we have found a good groove at home.  Sunday was Father's Day, we celebrated Eddie with handmade cards and time together.  We got to see Bridget's Dad in the afternoon along with her brothers and family.  Monday, Joanna attended a 4-H day camp with Oliver and Irene.  She had fun doing science experiments all day.  Solomon cam home with us for the day and Max went to Uncle Bart's for the day.  The kids also got to pick out a box of cereal they wanted.  We never do this so they thought it was great.  Toby & Joanna started swimming lessons for the next two weeks.  On Tuesday we saw Peter Rabbit 2 at the theaters with most of our cousins.  After the library on Wednesday some good friends the Wagners & Van Clarks came over to swim.  It was really great to catch up with them after all the Covid craziness.  

At Wednesday night small group some child put a TON of dirt in the pool so mainly Eddie has spent the last several days trying to rid the pool so we don't have to drain and refill. Thursday, we spent the morning making things.  Joanna made homemade lemonade, Toby brownies and Max coffee ice cream.  All of them tasted really, really delicious.  We also got to have lunch with Eddie at his office.  The kids watered all the trees in the afternoon before Joanna went to tumbling.  As a surprise Sarah spent the night.  Friday, Sarah, the kids and I traveled to backbone for a little hiking, cave exploring and waterfall looking.  It was very hot but the kids had a good time.  Of course we had to stop and get a treat on the way home.  Toby started intermediate Ninja class and leveled up to an orange band.  Joanna went to an overnight birthday party that started at the pool Friday night and came home Saturday morning.  Ed dropped another tree Saturday.  

Summer: Week 3

Week three seemed to be a lot less busy but we still did a lot of stuff.  Joanna stayed at Grandparents Pavelec's house on Monday.  She got to go fishing and make mini pies.  While she was there the boys and I went to Sam's club and had lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Schmitz on Tuesday. The Wagner's came and swam Tuesday night.  Wednesday, we met at the Waverly park for a playdate with some friends and got free ice cream at the Sweet Spot.  Thursday, we went to the Readlyn park and played. Toby stayed the night at Beau's house.  On Friday, Jacob & Eli came to play.  Toby started ninja class.  Saturday we saw a bunch of family at Mary Jean's retirement party and had supper at the Pavelec house.  Ed did end up hurting his eye pretty bad on Friday afternoon which led to an urgent care, ER and emergency eye appointment visit on Saturday.  He is so much better now but did gouge out two small pieces of his eye ball.  Thankful for good insurance and doctors who are available on Saturdays!

 

Summer: Week 2

Another fun week that felt really long.  We played a lot of cards this week from Go Fish to Uno.  And also spent a lot of time getting the pool ready.  We (the boys) leveled the dirt, set it up, and had the fire truck come out to put in 4000 gallons of water.  So far the kids love it even though we still need a few things.  Tuesday, we took a mini day trip to Independence with Grandma Sherri. Wednesday afternoon, we went to Byrnes pool with some friends and family.  The pool felt amazing and the kids had the best time.  Thursday morning, we strawberry picked 7 pounds with the Wagners.  Always a favorite even though it was CRAZY hot out.  Joanna found a toad and started her tumbling class on Thursday. We made a few batches of play-doh which kept everyone busy for awhile.  Maxie turned 12 on Saturday which we celebrated Friday night.  Eddie had drill over the weekend.  We swam a ton in the pool after it was filled Saturday morning.  Ready for week 3 and some more fun to be had.

 

Max turns 12

 Our Max turned 12 on Saturday.  We played the day low key but we did birthday supper at Buffalo Wild wings on Thursday, the grandparents and Sarah came for supper, presents and cake on Friday night.  Then Saturday we made birthday pancakes and had some extra electronics time, swimming and fun at home.  Happy Golden Birthday, Max!

Maxie, we love you so much!  We love your heart for Jesus, service to others and your funny humor.  You are a good brother, love kids and music and are just an all around awesome guy.  God has big plans for you this year, I can feel it.  Keep growing in your faith and love for others.  

Summer: Week 1

Summer Week 1 started off with a lot of stuff.  It was an adjustment to having everyone back at home but it was a good.  Sunday Ed and I stayed the night at a hotel for our Anniversary.  We dropped two dead trees in the yard which required a lot of cleaning up sticks and logs.  Which then lead to some 4 wheeler surfing.  We saw a beautiful rainbow. We made a Sam's club run, went to Waverly park.  One day we went to the Parkersburg pool. Celebrated National Donut day at Dunkin' Donuts.  Started setting up our own pool.  Saturday we got to go to Lost Island with the National Guard. We then ended the night at a wedding.  We are excited for next week as the kids start a few more things and have more adventures.