My favorite time of year! Although, with all of this rain, it has been kind of a strange start to summer. But, we aren't letting that stop us! The last 2-3 weeks have been kind of a whirlwind of parks, playdates, and pools. The kids have had swimming lessons everyday this week and last week, and it has been fun. We were swimming in the rain 2-3 times, but like I said, it didn't stop us! 2 weeks of swimming lessons has kept us really busy because we have been getting up, going to the gym, going straight to swimming lessons, and then either meeting up with friends, or running errands. By the time we've gotten home the last few days by 2-3, I don't know who has been more tired-me or the kids.
We have also had a busy few weekends! Over the next few weeks we have tons of parties/events! We had one free weekend in July, but yesterday we got another party invite, so it looks like we're all booked up! I guess that's what happens when everyone starts having kids, and we know a lot of people with summer birthdays. Here's what we've been up to the month of June.
A few weeks ago, the kids and I went back to Shipshewana with my mom, sister, and my niece. We had so much fun, and I'm sure we will be going back again next year. We shopped, went out to eat, went on a horse and buggy ride, went swimming at night at the hotel, and went to a little farm on our way home. I really enjoyed having this time away with my mom and sister, and I know Ray liked having a little day to himself as well :)Kenley had her ballet recital on the BIG stage this year. It was adorable and brought tears to my eyes watching her dance. I was happy I kind of got to see the show twice because they had a dress rehearsal too. Even though there were 5 other girls in her class, I don't think I took my eyes off her once during her dance. During the real show, she did stop to yawn, but then got right back onto her moves. The show must go on! I can't believe how big she has gotten since last year's show. She seems to really like dance class, and is going to "Frozen" dance camp again in August.
Ray and I also went on a quick little trip to Ohio for one of his customer's wedding. It was a very casual, outdoor wedding, and I didn't know anyone until I got there, but we had a fun time. It was nice to make a little trip out of it and have a night away in a hotel. We drank some beer, ate, socialized with a lot of people he does business with, and we even got to watch the Blackhawks game at one of the local bars!
We also celebrated Father's Day this weekend. We had a barbeque with my dad on Saturday, and on Sunday, just the 4 of us went to the zoo. It was a nice weekend, and we got lucky with 2 days of nice weather! My grandpa had to be hospitalized over the weekend due to an arm injury. Luckily, he seems to be recovering, and we hope that he can be back with my grandma soon at the Veteran's Home.
So, those are the main things we've been up to these past few weeks! I gotta get to cleaning because this weekend we are having a party at our house with Ray's co-workers. Whew!
