School's Out For Summer!

Our summer break started on May 22nd and ends on Aug. 11th. So we are determined to squeeze in some FUN! We have been doing lots of swimming, which is ranked high with 4 out of 5 in the family. Bet you can guess which one doesn't like it! :) AND Gretchen has taught herself how to swim. We are regulars at the free kid movies on Wednesday mornings. We have been to the library several times, and the girls have read way more books than the boys. I personally have read around a dozen or so since school got out. We had some friends visit from Florida and took them to our favorite places: Splash Country, Dollywood, Fort Kid, trolley ride, Mast General Store, Splash Pad, etc. We had a few cooler days so we went to the park to ride bikes, and to the zoo. We still have a little more than 4 weeks left, and are planning on more fun. Dallin's b-day is in 13 days and Papa and Grammer are coming. We have our best buddies from Texas coming to visit. And who knows what else will happen?!?! Guess you will have to just wait and see! :)

Our newest swimmer in the family, Gretchen, who taught herself how to swim. Smart gal!

The gang enjoying the elephants at the zoo on a rare 80 degree day.

Parker having fun at the splash pad.

Gretchen's favorite animal at the Kratt Brothers Show at Dollywood.

Dallin and Tanner getting "scrambled" at Dollywood.

Parker and Conner waiting to cross the Dollywood train tracks.

Parker, Dallin, Conner and Tanner "hanging out" at Fort Kid
at the World Fair Park.

Our Monkey Bar Champion skipping TWO rungs. Go Parker, Go Parker!