Summer is both a flurry of activity and moments of much-needed recuperation. At times we are extremely busy, rushing hither and yon, and then we are home, together and yet apart, each dealing with their various stresses in their own unique way. Somedays the plan is thrown out the window and we just relax. Other times we stick to the plan. I love having the freedom to do this. Usually, we have few appointments, so if we don't feel like venturing forth, we don't.
There are times, however when a little extra relaxation is called for.
Self-care is important, and I do love having the tools I need to help my children benefit from it. Of course summer has the the alluring call to get outside. The boys went on a stake priesthood campout. Daniel was able to join them for 2 of the days. They came home red as lobsters as they did not reapply sunscreen during their day on the river. Here they are loading up for the trip.
Meanwhile, Lizzy got creative with tie-dye and was thusly colored for the better part of a week. They were making the ward camp shirts for girls camp.
We visited the splash pad. Look at those clouds!
Went to Worlds of Fun and caught the kid's show:
Had a blast at Old Misouri Town for the Fourth of July!
Participated in the parade.
It was a fun morning. We were celebrating Grandpa and Emily's birthday so it was nice to get together with him and the Blacks. Afterward, we headed to a lot for fireworks. It was majorly intense. They do not mess around here. So many giant fireworks. They lasted for days too. Half of us got hit with shrapnel. That was a first for me. Next year we will stay way back!
Charles and Lizzy went to Warrensburg for FSY. They had a wonderful time. I am glad since Lizzy's last one was a big disappointment to her. She really has matured and is better at not going in with a sour attitude. Charles didn't have a camera, so I don't have any pictures of his experience.
I hope we have some more fun days before school creeps up on us.
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