Beginning of Summer Fun

We had a very fun summer!  The boys and I stayed busy enough.  We tried to balance camps and activities with swimming and just hanging out.  

The moms group that I attend weekly during the school year hosted several activities over the summer.  Luckily, the open gym at Cheer Zone fell right after the school year ended and on a cool and rainy morning.  It was a perfect way to spend our morning. 

Kieran having fun in the foam pit

Caden and Cole trying out the uneven bars

We took our neighbor friend, Sophia along with us.

Caden on the balance beam

We spent a lot of time (when our strange summer weather permitted) at Island Bay Yacht Club.  In June and July, they planned different themed weeks, like pirates, Olympics, western, carnival, etc.  The boys had fun playing the games during adult swim time.  

Caden pushing along his sinking pirate ship made out of cardboard and duct tape

Cole (in goggles and white swim shirt) ready to launch cannonballs (aka water balloons)

We also enjoyed playing in our backyard.

Kieran still loves his pirate water table.

Sprinkler fun

Chasing and popping bubbles from the bubble machine

On one afternoon after VBS, we enjoyed swimming with our friends, the Burgins.  Caden and Cole love hanging out with Mason and Mitchell.

Kieran waiting for his brothers to get out of the pool

Our littlest guy grew up a lot this summer!

We potty-trained him at the beginning of June without much trouble. He was ready!

Dressing up as Blue from Blue's Clues

At his first movie in a theater, Monsters University

Our first boat outing happened on the first day of summer (if I'm remembering correctly).

Caden and Cole in their favorite spots

Kieran watching the waves

Caden and Cole having fun on the tube

We squeezed in a few visits to Chuck E. Cheese's.

Kieran and Alivia playing the pirate game together

Caden attended his first overnight church camp with his friend, Ryan.  They had a great time at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp.  Caden cannot wait to stay longer next summer.

Ryan and Caden in front of their cabin

We visited several parks and spent a lot of time outside together.

At our neighborhood park

We made many visits to the library.

Kieran always enjoys looking at the Scooby Doo chapter books.  

Cole took two weeks of swim lessons with lifeguard Hannah at Island Bay Yacht Club.  He went a total of eight times for thirty minutes each session.  The sessions were private, which allowed for Cole to make a ton of progress very quickly.  After the first few days, Cole was already swimming the length of the pool!  We were impressed and so proud!  

Backstroking the length of the pool

Jumping off the lifeguard stand, a treat reserved for swim lessons

Cole's progress board--He's on the top line.  There is one blank square for getting a weight off the bottom of the deep end (10-12 feet deep).  He was not able to pass that skill at his last lesson.  Hannah pulled him over one quiet evening at the pool and he passed it!  

These were some of our summer highlights before 4th of July.  During this time, Caden and Cole also played tball/baseball, went to VBS, and attended a soccer camp.