Fourth of July was extra special this year because Mama Judy came to visit! She joined us for the patriotic symphony concert at the hospital, the ward breakfast, and a dinner with friends.
The Greens came over for Sunday dinner and Lorana and Carter were so funny. They put on the girls' bike helmets and played all afternoon in them!
Mama Judy also came with us to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park and zoo. The day was overcast and perfect for the safari...we got to feed the bison, buffalo, elk, antelope, llamas and other animals from the bus! We also visited the petting zoo...the girls were terrified of the little goats who would aggressively climb up your legs or nibble our clothes to get a treat!
On the Safari bus
This friendly zebra was fun to feed
This daddy Rhea bird stood up so we could see the large nest of eggs he was caring for!
The tiger got up close to us at the viewing window!
We spent a weekend in Elmira NY visiting Jared's family for Lyla's baptism! The kids had a great time playing together. It was so great to see my uncle and aunt, all their kids and grandkids. I haven't seen some of these cousins in years, and certainly not their kids!
On a nature walk
Carter and I took a different path which had wind chimes, a fairy garden, and a little playground!
Also some fun hammocks!
Swimming in Jared's pool! The kids loved this and the older cousins stayed in there for hours!
Carter and Everlee playing with the mini trains
At the Baskin Robbins grand opening! Each scoop was only 31 cents!
There were dance parties, prizes, face painting, balloon animals, and a giant ice cream cone!
Lily chose a baseball bat and ball from the balloon artist. It was hilarious to watch Carter try to play with it!
I didn't get any photos of the baptism day, but it was so nice! It was right after church on Sunday. The talks were given by Lauren (mom) and Tyler (age 10). Jared baptized Lyla, Amy, Isaak, and I got to play some violin interlude music while they got dressed, and all the cousins aged 18-3 (there were 17 in all!) sang "The Miracle". It was so beautiful! What a special day!
Lily went to a week long jazz dance camp. She had a great time and one of her best friends from preschool was there too!
Brielle went to a little art class and painted this cute fox!
Swimming lessons have been going great this summer!
HersheyPark with friends!
Chess time! Lily's really been enjoying improving her game.
And I wanted to document how Carter reads the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
2 comments:
Such fun photos and activities!
I love that the girls got to go to art and dance camps, leaving some quiet time for Carter to practice his reading. I wonder where they get that love of reading? Such talented children!
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