Monday, August 18, 2014

4th of July Weekend

We spent 4th of July afternoon at Island Bay Yacht Club--swimming, playing games, and snacking. 



Caden ready for a race



After a full afternoon at the pool, we sent Curt off to work an overnight shift and waited for Nana and Papa to arrive in time for fireworks.

The next day, we visited Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis for the first time. Curt stayed home to sleep after working overnight. We were long overdue for a visit. We had heard wonderful things. The summer-long Lego display prompted us to make the visit. So glad we did! It was a fantastic day!

With Lego #1
Lego #2

With Lego #3

Lego #4

LOVE the glasswork!

Lego #5 (a snake) hiding in the back

Lego #6

With Lego #7

Lego #8

With Lego #9--The squirrels and bluejays eating from the birdfeeder was a favorite for Nana and Papa.



Lego #10

Cole and Kieran warming up by the fire ;)

Lego #11

Kieran and Cole

Kieran and Caden--That bunny is not to be messed with!
The Lego sculptures were very cool. Such talent! After lunch, we spent a couple hours in the impressive children's garden.
Lots of climbing ladders and slides
Making rivers and dams


The boys cooled off at the splash pad.


This photo was taken right before Cole was stung by the largest bee I've ever seen. Thankfully, he was fine, but his fear of bees and wasps has increased drastically.

Cracks me up!

Cole still upset about his sting
 Making our way through the hedge maze

Finished!

A view of the hedge maze from above
Some of the garden's beauties







Everyone enjoyed the day! We will be back.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

The rest of June

The end of June was just as busy and fun as the beginning.

Waiting for The Sound of Music to start at The Muni

Kieran "chatting" with his buddies, Kody and Levi

Nana helped Caden, Cole, and I plant part of the rain garden at their elementary school.

Feeling proud!
Curt, Caden, and Cole participated in the parent-child golf outing that follows the boys' golf camp at Piper Glen. I drove one of the golf carts. Neither boy wanted me to play with them, which is understandable since golf lessons are still on my to-do list. It was a nice evening on the golf course, and the boys did a great job.   

Cole

Caden



Caden's turn to pitch
Makes me nervous, but he did a great job.
All three boys took swim lessons for a week at Island Bay. Kieran took three weeks of swim lessons during the summer, but Caden and Cole just took a week-long refresher to improve their strokes. 
Caden

Kieran

Cole
Kieran had Kody out to swim at Island Bay one afternoon. They had so much fun together. 

No longer afraid to put his face in the water!
Caden participated in a track and field camp through the high school. He LOVED it! The high school track coach lead the camp. Caden practiced a variety of different race lengths, relays, long jump, high jump, and shot put. 
Caden taking off for his leg of the relay
On the last morning, they held a track meet to show off all they learned.
Long jump

Shot put

Cole giving long jump a try

Caden's ribbons..3rd in shot put, 50m, 100m and 2nd in long jump
It was so fun to watch Caden doing something new that he enjoys!