First Week of Summer Break

Well, the first week of summer break was just what the doctor ordered. James went to football camp with three of his friends for the week. Jerry drove the boys to and from camp. He said the conversations between them was hilarious. They just loved spending time with each other.

Riley and Madeline spent their week home with me. On Tuesday we went to the free movie at the mall. We saw Alvin and the Chipmunks. This was Madeline's first foray into a movie theater. She did great. I think it helped that she got to hold the popcorn. Girlfriend is happy when she is in control of the food!! Riley laughed out loud several times during the flick. It is just the most endearing thing... listening and watching him just so happy. On Wednesday we visited Nana and Grampy during the day. We spent time destroying their home before going to lunch at Chick-fil-A. On Friday we picked up a gift for Nana and Grampy to celebrate their anniversary. It was so nice to stop by and drop off a surprise. They love spending time with the little ones and the little ones ADORE them.

Friday night James went to a sleep over at a friends' house. (This is one of the boys who went to football camp for the week, too.) He thought he was one cool cat being out and about, away from his family all week. The rest of us joined our neighbors and friends, the Edwards, for a dinner out. It was a really laid back and fun time.

On Saturday we ran a million errands. We spent time here, there and everywhere. The day really flew by.

Sunday was, of course, Father's Day. Jerry woke up to kisses from his kids and a gift. He was very pleased. We then went to brunch. After brunch we were off to the Rays game. It was so much fun. The game fell right during nap time so Madeline hit a wall in about the 6th inning. I took her out under the stadium to rocked her on a bench until she fell asleep. This allowed Jerry the opportunity to watch the remainder of the game with the boys. The Marlins beat the Rays, but it was still a great family experience.

After the game we visited with Aunt Kathy and Uncle Tim briefly. They live close to the stadium so we thought we would stop by. We then headed to my parent's home to share some Father's Day time with Grampy. Whew!! It was a busy day!!

I don't know if we can keep this same pace up for the entire summer.... but for a first week, it was great.

I soooooo love being home with the kids!!!