4th of July

We had a very busy, fun filled day yesterday. We started out the morning by going out to breakfast with Matt's parents. In the afternoon we met and went swimming, came back to the house for a bbq and fireworks, then went to watch the big fireworks on the beach. I thought that was cool. First time in my life I've watched fireworks on the beach. Lots of people, lots of traffic and chaos but Matt's parents were troopers for hanging in there with the kids and I to go see the show. So Kaden can tell people his first "real" fireworks show was on the shores of the Atlantic ocean. Pretty cool!

Kaden dresses himself

I know it has been awhile since my last post. I feel like since school got out I have been on the go every minute of every day trying to entertain the kids. Most of our days consist of some sort of water activity (pool, beach) other days free movies and trips to St. Augustine. Kai got his cast off 6 days after school was out thankfully. He has been a fish ever since.
As I was looking through our "summer pictures" I stumbled on this one of Kaden. I think Matt actually took it. It made me laugh so I had to share. No, he didn't go out in public looking like this. Kaden LOVES shoes and clothes and he likes to get himself dressed. He got the frog shirt from his Aunt Jaime for Christmas and would wear it every day if he could. In fact I recently purchased another one a size bigger at Gymboree because the one he got for Christmas was looking faded due to all the washing. I will post some other pictures soon of our summer adventures.

Summer time!

Much to my dismay Kai's kindergarten year ended on Friday so we are officially on summer break now. We have lived here a little over 3 years and are NEVER prepared for the heat/humidity that comes with each summer. We finally broke down and got a pool for the backyard a couple weeks ago. Kai still has his cast for a few more days, thus the garbage bag on his arm! :) He can't go under or get it wet still, it's just a precaution. He is counting down the days that he can go underwater and get his arm wet.

Rainy Day Project

O.K., I am really getting brave. During the week and a half we had torrential rains I decided to take on yet another painting project, our spare room. I think I am getting this painting thing down. Now I need to get some pictures hung on the walls and decorate the room so it looks cute. The comforter set on the bed was purchased in UT like 12 years ago and has been with us ever since, time for a change!

Kai's Kindergarten Program

Last week was Kai's end of the year kindergarten program. It was SO cute. I love kindergarten and am sad to see this year come to an end. He has learned a ton, made good friends and had the best teacher.

Up, up and away

Matt's brother, Nate, is an air traffic controller in St. Augustine. He invited us to a work party where the kids were able to tour an air traffic control tower and go for a ride in a cessna. They thought that was pretty cool. We had a lot of fun. Thanks Uncle Nate!

The cast

Kai got his cast put on yesterday at the orthopedic clinic. What happened to the days when you just went to the primary care doctor and they "did it all" there? From the time we left until the time we got home it was FOUR HOURS! Thankfully Matt was able to watch Kaden or I would've been a wreck. Kai did really well, they took more x-rays and then put his cast on. He chose ORANGE! At least it matches his Giants uniform. :) He can't play on the play ground equipment and is not supposed to go to P.E. I talked to his teacher today and I think I will send him with his DS so he has something to look forward to when the other kids are having fun. The hardest part of this all is keeping him down. He is dying to climb, run, play, jump! The doctor's office told me you can order something to go over the cast so he can get wet. We might have to do that! It's getting hot here and swimming is one of his favorite things to do.