Library cards

 

Today the girls got their very first library cards.  They could each pick out 3 items for their first check out and both took great care into their selections.  While we waited for the paperwork to be finished the girls sidled off to a little couch to read together.  Melt*** 

Just keep swimming

 Some sweet homeschool friends (with 5 lovely children) invited us for a day of swimming at their neighborhood pool.  We had a blast!  Usually the girls are quite timid around deeper water but at the end they were both swimming little fish!  It was such a great day.

 

Here are the videos of them swimming towards the end!

Why write? Penmanship for the 21st Century | Jake Weidmann

After Nap Reads

 

We managed to get some after nap reading in today. 

Worn down and out

 

With VBS all last week and a 3 day homeschool practicum this past weekend the kids are worn down.  Mathias is fighting an ear ache and Brielle has a cough and Allie is tired with a tummy ache.  We tried to complete school this morning but it was terrible so we made a pillow camp and turned on some movies.  I made ear drops for Mathias and gave both girls appropriate meds.  Now we are resting.  We will finish school another day. 

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He drew a map

 

Mathias was one of the few kids who managed to draw a map of the entire world during the 3 day practicum. 

A girl and her violin B&W

Crossfit Nutrition

Today I received my new crossfit nutrition plan.  Lately, I have been struggling to keep my energy up, sleep well and perform well during my workouts.  It's been a vicious cycle that has raised my body fat back up to a very uncomfortable place.  So, I met with a professional nutritionist who is also a very competitive Crossfit athlete and he sent over my new plan today.  I looked it over and I am actually very excited about it.  It includes way more food and carbs that I am use to eating and I can tell that it will help with my energy levels already.  So, here's to a new chapter in my fitness journey. 

VBS 2016

Bath Bins

 

I am totally counting this as bath night! 

Church worship VBS

 

Our sweet kids led the church family during worship today.

Father's Day 2016

My week with Brielle

 

While the big kids are at VBS this week, Brielle and I are buddies.

 

We got so much done with just the two of us.  Grocery shopping, setting plans up for father's day, movies, baking, cleaning, etc. 

 

(Click here for a quick video with Brielle cooking)