Random Summer

Time is just flying by, and we are busier than ever. This week is still going to be a little crazy, but I think we'll finally be able to take a breath next week. I know I haven't been posting often, but this summer we are having a blast. There has been a lot going on for the kids. I'll post a few pictures summarizing our last few weeks. We went to Ottawa Lake near our house where they have a great beach. Big-G just loves to "swim like a fish." I don't think Middle-G is going to end up being the outdoors type, but time will tell.

We also had a fabulous 4th of July. The weather was wonderful. It started out with my running my first 5K. I ran the whole thing and made good time. Very proud of myself! Never in a million years did I think I would be able to do that. Big-G rode his bike in the bike parade, and we had all of our family over to watch and then have a picnic after. It was very enjoyable.

Another thing I didn't think I would do in a million years is go camping, and that is what we just did this past weekend. A friend of mine is the one who decided we would go, so I was going very reluctantly. I am so surprised how well it went, and how much fun we all had. I actually can't wait to go again. Big-G just cried when we had to come home. He said it was as much fun as Disney World.

Other than that, life is just going on and we're all doing well. Little-G is bigger than ever. At 10 months old he's walking along the furniture and sometimes looking like he's about to take off on his own. Middle-G has a routine appointment for his kidney this week, so we will pray all goes well with that. I got Big-G's curriculum for kindergarten, which he is very excited about. I had to hide the books so that he wouldn't try to do them without me. He's going to be the easy one to teach.

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. Hopefully I'll find time to post again before the month is out!

Big-G at the lake and Middle-G cooling in the pool.

Middle-G with Nana and Little-G with Daddy at the 4th of July duck races.

The big boys got to play with fire for 4th of July.

Big-G posing with the tent and Little-G watching the campfire with Daddy.

Big-G and Mr. L running like crazy.

Is Middle-G having fun?

Middle-G in a little better mood, and Daddy chilling on the campsite with the kiddos.

Good night, sleep tight.