Summer is here!

We had an awesome first annual Monopoly tournament and initiated our giant chalkboard.  It was made even more fun by the fact that Bridget won.

Andy looked pretty adorable in his pioneer clothes and the kids thought it was hilarious that he was wearing a dress.

 Here's our pioneer kids enjoying the train at our first week at This is the Place.

Bridget was called as an Activity Days leader for church (organizing activities for the 8-12 year old girls).  Her first activity was a Daddy-Daughter night and Justin was busy so Grandpa helped us out.

 It was a fun night and Rachel cleaned up on the watermelon eating contest.

Softball has been great this year.  Here is our girl with one of her awesome coaches who loves getting his picture taken.

Rachel has LOVED 2nd grade.  Both of her teachers are fantastic.  This is Li Laoshi and she has the greatest personality and has taught Rachel so much.  Her English teacher was Mrs. Johnson, but the picture didn't work.  We have loved her too and we'll have to get another picture with her at the beginning of the year.

Josie learned how to ride her two-wheeler (with training wheels) and kept riding around our circle in her swimsuit.

 The major landscaping projects continue.  Here is ripping up the deck part 10.

 We let them have fun sometimes too.  Here is the first day this year of running in the sprinklers.

 Ian is so sweet to his brother and loves helping when we need him.

 Here is Josie making a "call" to invite people to come to the circus with her.

 Justin and Rachel are deep into rehearsals for Robin Hood.  Here are some rehearsal shots.