Goodbye Summer~ Hello September

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Well, hello there, September! You kind of snuck up on me. I swear it was just May. Oh summer, where did you go? I feel like you ran away a little too quickly. Does anyone else feel that way?

Don't get me wrong, I like fall and I'm ready for it. It just feels like summer disappeared a little too fast, but then again doesn't it always. And yes, I know fall doesn't "officially" start until the middle of September but we all know we're transitioning to fall. 

So I thought I'd do a summer recap!  I'm starting with May, even though it's still spring) because that's when our summer started.

May~

Therese finished up her first semester at college. 

We took a beautiful, relaxing, and much-needed vacation to the Florida Keys. We did a college in NC on the way down. We visited Saint Augustine and the Everglades National Park, a request from Michael.

We spent a week in the Keys soaking up the sunshine. We finished off our trip visiting with some family in northern Florida. 

We came home and visited the Iris garden. We bought a few bulbs too!

The kids worked on completing their lessons. 

June~

Michael and Therese finished school for me. Michael graduated and we had a graduation party for him. We had a few other graduation parties that month 3 others..busy.

Therese had the SAT test.

We started construction on our porch (and it's still being completed). It's a slow process when you're doing a lot of the work yourself.

The kids had their work camp for our dioceses. This was Michael's last year for being able to go. Michael received an award from the Knights of Columbus for being an outstanding youth. 

The kids had their State Championship for shooting. They both did amazing!

Therese and I went to a Kenny Chesney concert with my sister and her daughter. 

July~

Celebrated the Fourth of July with the kids and their friends. Our church had a picnic and we could watch the fireworks from the parking lot. 

We headed to Ohio for the National Championship for shooting. The kids did well. We then visited family that lived nearby. Therese dog sat for a neighbor when we got back. 

The kids went to two amusement parks with friends. We celebrated the 1st birthday of an adorable little guy. 

I worked on my lesson plans for Sunday school and cleaned my classroom.

We continued work on the porch, We added 9 new chicks to our flock, They were adorable.

August~

The kids had their team party so they could receive their awards for last year's State Championship, a Regional Competition, this year's State Championship, and this year's National Championship. They both walked away with a ton of awards. I'm so proud of them both. 

We completed one section of the porch. The contractor that worked on that section did an amazing job.

We helped my hubby build a new fence for the chickens and started fixing up a shed for their new coop. (The girls actually moved in last night.)

We celebrated my niece's birthday. We visited my parents and visited Amish country. I bought some beautiful fabric. 

Maddie had a vet appointment. She's getting older but is in great health. She dos have some stiffness in her back legs. 

The boys went on their annual fishing trip. We had a week full of doctor's appointments...check-ups and dental.

The kids started classes at the local community college and I started a new quitling business. I'm still working on a few projects before I actually open the shop online. So stay tuned!

So that's where we are. It was a busy summer with lots of stuff going on. It's nice to sit back and relax a little now.

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Till Next Time,

Monique

Ideas for some Summer Time

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Since so many of us have had our summer plans canceled. I thought I'd share a few fun ideas to do with the kids this summer! I know my kids have enjoyed all of these things we've done over the years.

1. Slip and Slide

Everyone loves a slip and slide! Young and old.



or a cute little splash pad for the tiny folks...




Or just use an old fashion water sprinkler to stay cool during those hot, humid days.


 2. Splash around in a kiddie pool


We bought one very similar to this one this year. Since we no longer have our above ground pool, this was a quick easy pool to set up and to cool off during those hot. sunny days. It's perfect for those sun-bathing teenagers!

Don't forget the pool toys for the little ones!





3. Have a water gun fight! 

Pick teams or go one on one. This is a great way to get some exercise (wear the kids out) and stay cool at the same time. Our lab even enjoys getting in on the fun!


4. Have a water balloon fight. 

This is a great way to have fun with a group of kids and adults.



Watch out for the dogs on this one. Our puppy loves to jump up and bite the balloons to pop them before you get a chance to throw it. Just be sure to pick up all those balloon pieces when you're done.


5. Go on a nature hike and search for some bugs!

Over the years, we've caught tadpoles, frogs, crayfish, caterpillars, snakes,worms, lizards, click beetles, a Hercules beetle (they're HUGE), spiders, butterflies, turtles, and so much more. One time we even rescued a humming bird and nourished it back to health so it could fly away.






6. Create a Garden

Even if you don't have the space for a big garden, a small garden can be done. You can do strawberries in a pot,  plant a few plants in some pots around the deck, create a flower garden,




build a fairy garden, or a gnome garden. Don't forget to get the kiddos some cute gardening tools and attire.



7. Add some beautiful details to your garden!

The kids can make a few stone stepping stones to add a little flare to the flower garden beds. Have them paint rocks to add some bright colors to your landscape.




They can even add some music to the summer days. They can create some fun, whimsical wind chime.




8. Science Fun in the Summer Time



Build a volcano, hatch some butterflies, or make some slime.


9. Have some hands-on fun

Color the sidewalk and driveway with some chalk. Blow some bubbles or create your own bubbles.
when my kids were little, they loved the bubble machine they received as a birthday gift.



Bubbles floated throughout the air and they didn't have to struggle trying to blow the bubbles.
Fly a kite.



Build a rocket. There are simple designs and more advanced ones that even older kids can create.
Fly a plane





10. Have fun with the family


Camp out in the backyard. Build a bonfire, roast a few hot dogs, and enjoy some s'mores. Go for a walk. Get outside and play a few games. Go on a picnic. Find a lake and go fishing. Go to the beach and build a sand castle. Find some interesting places to visit around you.... field trips or day trips are the best.

Till Next Time,

Monique

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