Beginning of Summer

I think I finally figured out a way to keep my kids semi-busy this summer.  The kids had to do pages in their math books, write in their journal, read for 30 minutes and they were able to earn points.  They could also earn points by doing a meaningful service, write letters to missionaries, do a craft, and go to running camp and swim lessons happy.  The kids could "cash" in their points for lots of different things....a box of sugar cereal, a late night, and a big or small lego set.  The kids really liked earning points for stuff they wanted.

Annie cashed in some points for her favorite cereal...then she added a warning note!

Annie and Abby earned lots of points doing crafts!

We headed to Logan, Utah for our annual 4th of July weekend at Grandpa's Hideaway.  We started the weekend with the 4th of July parade.  Everyone received way too much candy and saw lots of tractors!

There were lots of 4 wheeling, riding Segways, sliding down the slip and slide, and playing in the pond.  The paddle boats were a favorite!  Abby has really been into making movies on the ipad.  She made a movie of the weekend for our family.  It was darling and captured all the important parts of the weekend.

At the beginning of July, Carter went to a Civil War history camp at a state park.  He was a Union solider and learned how march, the details of the war, shoot a cap gun, set up camp and a tent, and they even had a mock battle.  He had the time of his life and is already asking when he can go back.