Our summer so far

The girls have had an enjoyable summer so far. There have been trips to the zoo, pools and running in sprinklers. We did take the trip to the beach the week before getting out of school, which was fun. In the last week-and-a-half, the girls have each read over thirty books. So the competition goes on to see who can read the most this summer (no, this was not MY idea...all theirs).

John and I have worked on the garden the last few days. I can really feel it this afternoon. I think a morning in Linda's pool did not help. By the time we got home I could really feel it. The garden is almost completely done now. We just have to lay out some block where the rain pours off the garage roof and it will be complete. Well, except for the all the harvesting which is enjoyable.

The yard has a ways to go. We still need so much mulch I dare not do the math on how many bags, but we are getting there. We would like to have the majority of it done by the girls' birthday party at the end of the month but we'll have to see how the weather is. I, personally, do not work in the yard when the heat index is 110 degrees. It is just not my thing! lol

We are trying to get our niece, Morgan, up for a visit this summer. I hope it works out but her schedule is crazy with church and cheerleading. We'll keep our fingers crossed she can make it.

Our Fourth celebrations have been multiple this year. Usually, it is quiet and we are at home but this year has been different. One of the mom's from TKD invited us over for a celebration yesterday. Of course, she forgot to mention that in Russia they eat lightly the week before a holiday so they can gorge on the holiday. The food did not stop from 5pm to 10pm when we left. Russian food is good. Today, we were at John's sister's (Linda's) house for a big celebration with family and some of their friends. The girls enjoyed the pool and we all enjoyed the food. Though to be honest, John and I both would rather not eat much for the next couple of days.

Hope everyone enjoyed themselves, safely, while celebrating the birth of this wonderful country!