Summa, Summa, Summer time....

Summa time in this house this last month has been a sweaty mess of all kinds of activites. And it's been HOT HOT HOT!!! Griffy did Vacation Bible School at the church he goes to preschool at and had a great time. He has also been doing a multi-sport class through the park district since June. This Tuesday was the last class so the parents were invited to come and play and check out hands on what the kiddos have been doing.

Naturally, Ryski couldn't stay away. So he took the morning off and joined us at class. Isn't he a little gem??!! He had a great time with us and to our delight the sport featured was basketball, a family favorite at our house!

Even Beanie was loving Basketball day! He had a blast!!!!

Ry & I both got to play in a parent vs. kids scrimmage and it was seriously so fun. Cool to see kids and their parents getting SO MUCH JOY out of running around with a just a ball (NO technology needed!!). It also made me overly thankful that I played basketball & just sports in general since I am a "BOYS MOM"...I mean not only can I relate to their games and play with them as they grow, but I seriously ENJOY it as well! It was a rewarding moment for both Ry & I as we watched Griffy participate and relate to us both over a game! One of those "hours" in your parenting walk where you think, "this is what it's all about"...then back to reality, haha!

Rewarding for Griffin???? YEP!!! The kids each got a medal!

We also started swim lessons. Ry took first shift at the pool the day before.

And Kevin took over for 2 weeks after...

and we concluded that mostly a lot of kick boarding, jumping and playing with the noodles was done. Swimming....hummmmmmm, not exactly. But hey, he's 4 and it was his first time. He is now a lot more comfortable in the pool so well work on conquering floating next summer??!!?!

He went off the diving board for the first time too!

The boys also got some rides in style this weekend. They may or may not love sitting this close to each other belted down and very sweaty depending on the moment you catch them. We finally got out for a bike ride down the river, one of our favorite things to do, but this busy summer hasn't left any time for it. The wagon is a new addition to the fam we found at a garage sale(thanks Erin!!)! I am thrilled over the $15 investment I have been drooling over for a long time!! The boys LOVE riding and pulling it and Griffin is so excited about bringing his lemonade with him because of the cup holders!

Wondering what Beanie has been doing?

He's been busy cleaning??!!

Ha ha! This little boy has a new found love with trying to use objects for there intended purpose (imagine that!) and gets such a kick out of it when he can do something. He adores taking a wash cloth or a wipe he has stole from the box and cleaning the floors or carpet with them. I tell Ryan this must show how cleanly I am, but I know that's probably not true. Ha ha! Either way, I am not complaining. Watching him want to use a spoon, toothbrush, hair brush or wash cloth for their intended purpose is too cute! He is also getting those dreaded 1 year molars and another tooth up front which has caused fever, ear infection and trip to the doc:(! I think he's on the up and up though and it's a small price to pay to eat steak:)!

And last but not least, a shout out to my dad!

He rode his bike all the way across the state of Iowa with RAGBRAI. It's his second time completing the ride and he did it with diabetes on the mind. The first time he rode 5 years ago, his dad, my Grandpa Richard passed away from complications with type 2 diabetes. This year he raised over $40,000 to give to the American Diabetes Association in honor of Grandpa & me of coarse, since I am a type 1. Some of the donations are going towards scholarships for kids to attend diabetes camp. Melts my heart all the way around. So proud of my dad and honored to be his daughter. He does such a good job at showing his love in his own way:)!

Soooooo long, if you're still reading, thanks! Happy dog days of summer! Get a popsicle and go beat the heat!