4,3,2,1

On Friday we had lots of fun playdates and even got to go swimming (it was hot! ) That evening we went to this great place and got to run around and use all of the fun climbing and tumbling equipment.

Bruce was happy he found the floor in the sponge pit:

Saturday morning we cleaned the house, Bruce wrote numbers 1-200, we had a few friends come and play, Kate had a birthday party, I froze some peaches, and then we went to an end of Summer BBQ with wonderful friends (thanks Carolyn!). After that deliciousness we went to pick up B from the airport! We're so glad he's home.

Sunday~ we went to church and then later some friends had us over for some very delicious peach cobbler - Thanks Megan!

Monday (Labor Day)- we headed to the beach! There was a pretty constant breeze, but the water was warm: We had lots of fun with our friends there!

We also went to this great Nature CenterThen went and got 5 Guys for dinner and headed back home.
Now it's the night before school. Backpacks are ready, clothes are laid out (you'll see their cool shoes tomorrow,) and I'll get my camera and tissues ready.

7, 6, 5

On Tuesday - We went to the ZOO! James loved the sea lion show:He also still loved the tigers:Look at the silly gorillas: (Brad this is not an evolution comment)

When we got home Jane and Bruce ran to the mailbox to see if their teacher letters had come- they did!

Bruce has the same teacher that Jane did and Jane has a really nice teacher- but even better is she already know of 6 friends who will be in her class.
Wednesday- In the morning we hosted playgroup at our home and washed cars. Kate took of picture of these delicious treats :)
Then we played with some friends and after they left we went to the library to turn in our summer reading sheets. We took the Elders out to dinner at a yummy pizza place (Jane brought KABAM.) Then rushed Jane to a party and the kids and I went to the church for a sensational salsa recipe demonstration.

Thursday- Today we went to the Strong Museum of Play. We LOVE this place and always have a fun time. James especially had a great time because he would walk around everywhere and touch everything. Unfortunately I FORGOT MY CAMERA!!! We did go to the new exhibit on Japan and that was really cool (we thought of you Hiromi.)

• Try on traditional Japanese fashions in Sakiko’s Bedroom
• Experiment with calligraphy in Ken’s Tatami Room
• Learn about Japanese foods in Aisa’s Kitchen and Tofu Shop
• Practice aikido—a Japanese martial art—in Yusuke’s Yard
• Listen to music in Shoko’s Living Room
• Enjoy Japanese crafts, toys, games, and manga at an Interactive Play Station
• View a display of objects from The Strong’s collections showing the impact of Japanese culture on American play

The recent disasters in Japan have severely affected the lives of all Japanese, old and young. The Strong invites visitors to the Five Friends from Japan exhibit to compose messages of support and sympathy that The Strong will send to the City of Rochester’s sister city of Hamamatsu, Japan. Those interested in supporting the relief effort financially can contribute at http://american.redcross.org.

After the museum we went to my friend Katie's home and got to see and hold her new (4 days old) baby girl. She is beautiful! Our kids are just the same ages and so everyone had a buddy to play with today. Now for #5... (this isn't an announcement)

Tomorrow the long weekend starts and lots of more fun times ahead!

Days 10.. 9.. 8

Kate got a new car!(We went to a little car show that was pretty fun. This couple liked Kate so much they let her sit inside their Corvette.)
On Saturday we went to 2 parties!
The first one was an open house at the Town Highway Dept. and we got to look at all the big trucks.There was also a really neat car show.

Then we went to a prince and princess party at the mall
Kate got some makeup (courtesy of Clinique)The boys got swordsand pictures with princessesThe girls got flowersand picture with princesses.Later that day we went swimming one more time:On Sunday we went to church and then went on a walk that afternoon. Kate and I also made cupcakes, but we ate them before I remembered to take a picture.

On Monday we played with friends in the morning (I went grocery shopping and did a bunch of errands- thanks Carolyn!)

Then we came home and played with PixosWe played with 3 more friends, cooked Bruce's favorite cheeseburgers.
For Family Night we had a lesson the prophet and then played this: (stay strong James :)

10 More Days Left of Summer Fun...

Tomorrow starts the 10 day countdown, but here's what we did today.

This morning we played with 2 adorable friends and then after lunch we went to the Science Museum.
Love the Buffalo:This room used to have this big fun tree, but it's not there and we wonder where it is:Sorry it's blurry, but they were having fun with this screen and their muscles:Lights:Magnets:Blasting into space:
Tonight we had another cute friend come to play and man these two are Trouble (and James doesn't hold still.)

Still Summer!!!

This post is to make my sisters jealous because their kids have started school and we still have 2 weeks of Summer left!!

Swimming!
Some friends invited us to swim with them at another friend's pool (salt water-loved it!) The kids had so much fun on the slide, diving board, and jumping in.
We also went to the library Summer Reading picnic and got cotton candyand had our faces painted,and threw water balloons:We also have been eating lots of Smores:We LOVE Summer!

Olcott 2011 and Swimming Lessons..

Yesterday we went with a bunch of friends to this awesome amusement park for kids.

They drove cars,flew airplanes,rode in boats,and rockets.We ended it all with ice cream!

Every other morning this week we've been doing swimming lessons.
Kate loves her teacherBruce is a fishJane is getting really good.James and I get to watch

Random Pics I found on the Camera...