Swimming lessons

The boys wrapped up swimming lessons last week. Travis learned the basics of blowing bubbles, floating, and moving his arms & legs. Jamin worked on swimming independently and diving.

Rock & Roll

Before the afternoon heat hits, we play hard outside.

The kids have discovered exactly how much fun the front yard can be.

If you pass our house most mornings, you can spot us rock climbing:

and riding bikes:

 

(He's working on the training wheels. Almost there...)

Family reunion

On Saturday, we held our first Renberg family reunion.

We ate, played, chatted, and had a great time. It was a blast to see the out-of-state family who made the trip... and the local family we don't see often enough!

Watching the kids get to know each other (and get thoroughly soaked) became one of the highlights of the whole day.

Berva & Charlie's great-grandchildren, minus Paislee (photo courtesy of Charlotte):

  Thanks to everyone who came! It was fantastic to see each of you!

Fourth of July 2012

Once again, we headed downtown for the parade. Scott had to work this year, but we still had a great time with Charlotte's crew.

We arrived early enough to secure a spot right in front of the Capitol. It was a gorgeous morning.

Charlotte, Cami, Libby, Travis, and I passed the time lounging in our space.

Brock and Jamin explored the Capitol building. They ran all over the steps, then Clarke took them inside for a tour once he arrived.

And then the parade began!

Of course, it was all about the candy.

Afterward, we trekked back to the Grove for a picnic and some splash time.

Once Scott got home, we played outside, grilled, and ate dinner on the patio. Then the boys brought out their firecrackers.

Too bad early work on the 5th meant we couldn't go out to watch the fireworks this year. Se la vie.

Packing it up

One unexpected joy of Jamin's new-found writing skills: little notes we find around the house.

Like this one.

I asked him, "Jamin, what do you quit?"

"Living here in Idaho," he explained. "I'm getting on a plane and moving to Hawaii. I've saved some money in my piggy bank. I have like three whole dollars."

But then he reassured me, "Don't worry, Mom. You can visit me any time you want."