June is always a full and busy month to kick off our summer. Briggs had baseball a few evenings each week. Staley had her week of camp. We were gone on vacation for a week. Summer activities like NTA classes (Stage Kids, Broadway Dance, Rising Stars, and Shakespeare), running camp, and the library summer reading program kicked off. The girls attended a few days of volleyball camp at the high school and Adelie completed a week of swim lessons. We fit in dentist appointments and orthodontist appointments and doctor appointments. Although we still had plenty of time for playing at home, our June filled up fast and flew by. Here's a glimpse of what we've been up to in June...
The kids and I have only made it to State Farm pool once so far this summer. The girls could have spent all day at the pool, but Briggs lost interest and enjoyed some quiet reading time while waiting for the girls to finish swimming.
After swimming, we enjoyed a quick round of mini-golf at State Farm park.
The girls and I celebrated Ms. Taylor (their singing lesson teacher and NTA director) at her baby shower.
Most of the attendees were older girls from NTA so my girls had a great time being included with them.
Adelie completed a week of swimming lessons with Ms. Lisa and Ms. Gretchen. She passed the intermediate level and will be in the highest level of classes next summer. She made great progress and has become a much more efficient and proficient swimming.
The girls performed with Rising Stars at the Tremont Turkey festival.
The girls performed group numbers with the whole group, where Staley got to perform her lift during "I've Had the Time of my Life."
Adelie got to perform her solo, "Good Ship Lollipop." She was so nervous before the performance as this was her first time ever doing a solo. When she tried to practice earlier in the day, she kept bursting into tears. I was so proud of her for overcoming her nerves and doing a fantastic job. If you want to see her performance, click the following private youtube link:
After watching the girls perform, Briggs rode a few carnival rides.
We celebrated Cade at his HS graduation party.
The kids always enjoy having an opportunity to spend time with cousins.
Zach went with my dad, Evan, and Liam to see the White Sox play one evening. They had a great time!
We finished off June with a week of VBS at our church. Adelie attended VBS at a different church with a few friends the same week, but Briggs and Staley spent the week with friends each evening at our church.
I was the teacher for Briggs' class and enjoyed the time with the soon-to-be 2nd graders, although I was pretty worn out by the end of the week.
VBS week is always busy and exhausting, but the kids enjoyed it.
We also have had plenty of play time and fun with friends and neighbors.
There have been plays and shows...
"swimming" time in our little blow up pool...
summer fun with neighbor friends...
arts and crafts...
and swim play dates with friends.
When the kids were younger, play dates were a lot of work and required advanced planning. Now having friends over is just fun...the kids play well and entertain each other. And I am so thankful that all my kids have such sweet friends.
It's been a full and busy June. It's hard to believe that our first month of summer break is already over, but we are excited for a slightly less busy July so we can fit in the rest of our favorite summer activities.
