Summer Frenzie!

I have abandoned blogging and all things indoor and fled to the outside. In between rain storms, the kids and I run to water parks, beaches, backyards for a bit of summer fun. We have been so busy and have a crazy summer still ahead. But I love it. I have been meaning to blog about several adventures and spectacular moments we have had so far this summer, but to find the time and the time to sit and wait for slogger blogger to upload pictures.... well to say the least it ain't going to happen. But a few highlights in a few words maybe...

Kynan and Ava played soccer this spring and ended their season with a tournament. Due to Family Craziness, we could only do one tournament so Ava had to forfeit her field time. Don't worry folks. I highly doubt she missed it. Every game was like dragging led foot godzilla on the field only to watch her catch ladybugs. No. It was much more fun to cheer on her big brother as he progressed from the semi-finals to the finals and finally won the tournament complete with trophy and pictures. All this was accomplished with only one small lecture on doing your best ALL the time, when Kynan faked an injury to come off the field saying that the coach told them they would get a trophy even if they lose. Oh sorry, did I say small lecture, I meant big. But it payed off because he marched back on the field, got an assist, cheered for his team, and came off feeling like he really contributed. God is good at teaching us life lessons isn't he.

And then there was our Family Camping Trip which turned into a hotel trip when we realized that we were literally getting eaten alive by bugs. An hour after setting up our site the kids were scratching and crying to go home. But again God saved the day when our dear friends who were with us recommended staying at a hotel with a water slide which ended up being the kids highlight of the trip. We did venture back to the beach the next day, where we spent the day lounging the sun, eating sand, and burying the kids (as octopus and a mermaid). Again, pictures would really help tell this story, but maybe later.

Since then we have had an impromptu visit to the spa one rainy afternoon, and a great excursion to the beach for greasy fish and chips (so yummy). It's been a fabulous summer so far with only more fun on the horizon. Here on the prairies, we have really learned how to maximize our summers if you know what I mean.