Summer update

I haven't been blogging much lately mostly because I have complete summer fever/laziness. I have never looked forward to summer as much as I did this past school year. Homeschooling was a rewarding "adventure" for myself and the kids, but once their last assignments were turned into their K12 teachers in June, I literally did a "Toyota jump" and have been partying ever since. I wish I could say that I am one of those amazing moms that keep my kids sharp over the summer with various educational activities, but I am not going to lie.

So far, our summer has consisted mostly of swimming, swimming and more swimming. Sheldon and I have decided that we will never live in a house in Vegas again without a pool. I haven't been as grouchy in this 115 degree weather knowing that we can just jump in the pool when it gets too unbearable. Anyway, here is my feeble attempt of updating my blog by posting a bunch of pics. Hopefully, my laziness will subside when the kids go back to Heckethorn this fall.

Taylor performed the role of Mrs. Potts in a production of Beauty and the Beast. She had to sing 3 solos throughout the play and brought tears to my eyes. She used to hide behind people when standing in front of crowd and has really come out of her shell.

Sheldon's sister, Shellee, and my niece, Leila, came to visit from Washington. Avery talks about Leila at least once a day and thinks she is her best friend. Avery loves when kids come to swim who will sit on the pool stairs with her.


My kids cannot get enough of my niece, Madison, who is staying with us this summer from Florida. Poor Madison, however, has probably had enough of Avery getting into her things.

My sister, Missy, Madison and Aiden

My kid also LOVE to meet Grandma Great at restaurants. Grandma Great always overrides their mom's decisions and orders up all kinds of goodies. Recently, they got their favorite "TCT's" at Macayos with all you can drink Shirley Temples.

This is Avery's summer hairdo. :) Actually, this is what Avery's hair looks like when she goes swimming and then takes a nap with wet hair.

Sydney has become quite the daredevil by the pool this year, especially considering the fact that she just learned to swim late last summer.

I threw a surprise party for Taylor a few weeks before Taylor's birthday this year. Her birthday always falls too close to the 4th of July which means most of her friends are out of town. Surprise parties are a lot harder to pull off than I thought, but it was a great success.

Sheldon took me to Rosemary's to eat with the fancy folk for my birthday. I usually HATE fancy restaurants, but Rosemary's had the best food I have ever eaten.


Uncle Ryan popped in yesterday and asked if anyone wanted to go to the Adventure Dome with him. Three little girls almost passed out with excitement and jumped in his car. Kudos to my brother for taking 3 girls and for braving the summer weekend crowds. He also scored a few more favorite uncle points by taking them to CiCi's Pizza for dinner.