Wrapping Up Summer

Grandma and Papa came in for a visit, and we had a full week of summer fun!

Despite the heat, we spent a lot of time outside, exploring parks and trying to soak up the last bit of summer. We got a good amount of rain too, but thankfully it didn't interfere with any of our plans. We tried to pack in some fun things, without completely overloading our days, since the kiddos started swim lessons in the afternoons {post to come later}.

Waiting to pickup Grandma and Papa at the airport

Playing at the elementary school playground before school starts

Racing Grandma, dripping with sweat :)

There was no shortage of books read

We spent a morning at Jeff Stein Playground. The kids were more than happy to play and run and run wild, and Grandma and Papa were more than happy to enjoy their laughter and joy.

When we weren't out at a park, we were at home reading books, playing games, drawing pictures, and practicing our writing {something Maddie requests to do all the time}. We were also helping Grandma and Papa find a new house via zoom calls!

Aiden wasn't impressed with this house haha

Papa's birthday is coming up, so we celebrated with him early! I made him his favorite German chocolate cake, and the kiddos were excited to sing to him {and eat his cake haha}.

We found a mini golf place nearby; it was literally in the middle of a parking lot haha. But it was reasonably priced and the perfect setup for the kiddos. Watching them putt putt is nothing short of hilarious, as they all make up their own rules and have their own techniques. But they had a blast, and Grandma and Papa weren't complaining :)

We decided to check out Clemyjontri Park, and it was so fun! It is a playground where children of all abilities can play, and it was just a fun setup with lots of play structures and activities. 

We also went on multiple walks, made a trip to Udvar-Hazy, and got to take Grandma and Papa to church with us. It was such a fun week, and we are so thankful for the time we had to play all week. Kind of fun that we got to kick off the summer and now wrap it up with Grandma and Papa!