What we've been up to this summer (Pt 2)

Our July 4th was insanely busy. We started the day off by doing 3 different "passport" hikes (explained in Pt 1) followed by a nice swim in our pool. During our dinner a little later we decided that we should really go see fireworks. Well actually we had talked about going to see them on the 3rd but nothing came of it. Then at dinner on the 4th K-Girl wanted to know if we were going to see fireworks. So we decided we should do that. The original thought was to drive to our church and see them off in the distance from there since we were told the view is perfect. However, on the ride over I was thinking about it and just decided that we really just needed to go to see them on location. So what started out as a little drive over and then easy out and home turned into a huge production where the kids did not get home and in bed until after 11:30. This is late on a normal night let alone on a night after they had done 3 hikes and swam. But it was a fantastic day and I'd do it again. :)

We also made a trip up to Hershey Gardens to see the butterflies. They have a fantastic children's garden with a butterfly house. The kids love it and so do I.

The only downside to our visit was that it was about 100 degrees and little shade. We didn't last but 2 hours. It was still worth the visit though.

I had to take a moment and get a new picture of the kids with the pig and the cow.

Now click this link to go back to my post on July 17, 2009. Oh my goodness how they have grown!!! That pig looked a lot bigger 2 years ago. Wow.

*To Be Continued...