We've enjoyed the downtime of fewer band events the past two weeks but have still had enough to keep us busy. We did a couple of new things: a Boy Scout day trip to a botanical area we'd not been to (and the kids' first trip to Shoney's), and a Girl Scout meeting at a therapeutic horse farm.
It is marching band season! We are adjusting to our new normal of having one child in each school, even more activities, and the two cats who are doted on profusely. There are one to two band events per week in addition to practices, Charlotte started ballet again and school choir, and all three are doing scouts. We hit the outdoor pool one last time. Zach bought a plant for his bedroom, because he needs one more thing to do (!), but it's making him very happy. He saw the allergist for peanut and tree nut testing. Yes, he is allergic to both, but more specific testing is required for peanuts. He may be able to go back to eating them eventually because he's had no symptoms. I don't know what prompted Charlotte to put Jasmine in the stroller, but she actually likes it. And Frank and I had a date night (sort of, if you count band festivals)...the other two kids stayed home and we enjoyed listening to the music of John Williams and everything the other bands played.
The kids have been back in school for just over a week, so it's time to catch up!
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| Gabe zip-lining at Boy Scout summer camp |
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| Leaving for Philmont |
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| Entertaining ourselves while they were gone: mug cakes |
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| games of Carcassonne |
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| sorting every last lego (me and Charlotte) |
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| movie night |
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| making crescent rolls |
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| coloring paper flowers |
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| visiting with Abby |
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| going to pool near Jen's house |
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| showing the cats their postcard from Zach |
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| making jello |
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| at the lake with Boy Scouts |
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| Charlotte caught a fish! |
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| Gabe took Charlotte out on the board and in the paddle boat |
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| high school orientation |
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| the boys bought Charlotte 500 ball pit balls for her birthday (they were a very good deal!) |
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| Charlotte's classroom visit |
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| first day of school |
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| first day of high school! |
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| first day of school parent breakfast |
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| first football game |
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| first Girl Scout meeting of the year, Juniors deciding what badges to do |
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| first glasses |
