Summer Summary

In many ways, this summer was different from previous summers, but in other ways, it was a typical summer. The kids were home from school (normal). It was really hot (normal). We started off strong with lots of nurturing activities (normal) then got lazy and spent the rest of the summer watching TV and laying around all day (normal). 

Here's a little rundown of our summer highlights:

We went on weekly hikes... until it got too hot for this mom

We did chalk art almost every day... until it got too hot for this mom

We made a slip 'n slide in Grandma's backyard

We took a day trip to Logan (twice) and ate COVID-style in parking lots

We bought new dutch ovens and made some great meals

We went fishing (I went on this trip, but Scotty took the kids on a few trips without me so I could have a break)

We had a water main break up the street from us, and the road buckled

We had at least four sets of birds hatch in our backyard

We hunted for treasures 

The girls had dance classes later into the summer than normal to make up for lost Corona time

We bought a bidet

We went camping over Memorial Day, Father's Day, and the 4th of July. 

We did a dance costume photo shoot and had an outdoor dance concert

We did puzzles and played lots of board games

Everyone except Scotty had at least one dentist appointment

We went "park hopping" (this is where we hit several parks in one day and spend 5-15 minutes at each. We went to 16 parks in three park hopping sessions).

We 75% finished our basement (we still need to finish the closets)

We did lame, cheap fireworks

We grew sunflowers

We picked out carpet

We watched Hamilton. Lots of times. 

Nicky completed his Eagle project

We spent a weekend in Wyoming

We grew a tomato (our garden struggled a little bit, so yep. ONE tomato. From 15 tomato plants)

We went to a few lakes

I'd say we had a pretty darn good summer.