Summer Fun!

We are kicking off summer with some fun activities. I have been looking on Pinterest for some ideas to keep the kids busy. Hudson already has said he is bored! It might be a long summer...

We went to the splash park, which they always enjoy. I think we will try out some of the others around this summer too. 

 Grace and Kaden came over to play. They all love digging in the dirt and had an assembly line going. They rode the Jeep, four wheeler, played on the swings and were real dirty by the end of the afternoon.

Everyone was clean and watching a show together 

 We spent Memorial Day at Nana & Papa's house. The kids got to swim in the big pool. Hudson is doing well with swimming under water and a little bit without floaties. Gianna tried the regular floaties, but she still gets water in her mouth. Hopefully Josh will put our pool up soon at home. 

 Later in the day, they did a little fishing. All the kids caught a fish with the help of Cadie and were excited!

 Hudson and Gianna like playing with Grace's puppy and have been asking if they can get one. 

We made tie dye shirts with Sharpies. It is pretty cool and they had fun decorating the shirts. It kept them occupied for a while. 

 They were happy with the results :) 

 They like to watch shows together and it's sweet when they lay together and are getting along :) 

It's getting warmer now, but we did eat breakfast outside a few days and some lunch. 

Painting with water color outside 

Gianna went to the salon for the first time to get her hair cut. This was only her second haircut ever. When her hair was straight I could see the ends needed to be trimmed. She wouldn't sit in the chair at first, but then she saw herself in the mirror and liked it. 

 Hudson got a shorter cut for summer too. 

One morning we did a nature walk scavenger hunt. I printed out a list of things to collect and see, attached it to a bag and off we went.  

 Hudson could check off his own items and I helped Gianna. 

 We went around the yard and down the road looking for the items. We got a few things and saw a lot of bugs that weren't on the list. 

 It was a fun outdoor activity with a little bit of learning too

 Emerie and Leilynn were in a dance recital at church and we went to watch them. It was mostly fun hip hop dances and moves. 

 Gianna and Jetta were dancing in their seats. 

 I almost got them all looking!

On Monday, we went to the mall for Mommy and Me. We have never been, so we tried it out. They had balloon animals, crafts and some games. The carousel ride was free during that time, so that was a plus. 

We will see what the rest of the summer has in store!