Summer Heat

 Adrian

I'm so blessed to have such a happy boy who is able to have fun in any condition. We went to the pool for a play group this Wednesday, and after a good long time swimming around, he had a snack and played throw the ball to anyone and everyone! There was a cute little girl whom I was trying to get him to share with, but he would always try to take it out of her hand when she picked it up. He even had fun throwing a football with an older boy, and the boy kept saying, 'Mom, look how well he can throw,' which depends on what he is throwing. If only he would stop throwing hard things at people! I'm now determined to not bring hard toys in the diaper bag to church because we sat next to a cute girl, and he kept looking at her and raising his arm with whatever was in his hand, like he was going to throw it at her. We didn't go on a hike, but we did get out our hiking backpack to let a friend borrow, and Adrian really wanted to get in, so after he was buckled, Chris put it on to give him a taste, and now I think we need to go hiking soon! Last update is that he was officially diagnosed with eczema at the doctor's office, and I was assured that what I've been doing has been right, but when he gets a flare-up, I can use a prescribed cream now. We will just hope that he can grow out of it.

Girls

They had so much fun at the pool that they immediately asked when we were going to the water park. We are planning to go next week, as long as Chris gets work covered, so they are excited. I made some kabobs for dinner one day, and the girls remembered doing fruit kabobs the first time we did it in this house. I said that if they would try the meats I made, I would get fruit when I went shopping, and they were good sports and did try them. I had made steak, chicken, and shrimp! We didn't make them eat the veggie ones, though, because they like raw vegetables, which is better for them anyway. We went out to eat last night to try the Mexican food place in town, and Shay ran into her best friend while we were being led to our seats! It was a fun coincidence, even more so than when they see them at the park during the free lunches. We have some friends coming over for dinner today, and they are excited to play with the kids. So far, I think our summer has been great.