Well we took the kids to their first circus. One came to town during the Red Cedar Jubilee. It wasn’t terribly big, but it did manage to have lions and tigers, a trapeze artist, and a semi-funny clown. The kids loved and it and were thoroughly entertained.
We also wrapped up our big outside project. It took several weekends but it’s finally done. We ripped out everything in the front of our house, leveled it off, laid a small brick retaining wall, had more dirt and mulch brought in, put in plants, spread dirt everywhere, put down grass seed, and watered. Oh we also painted a bench and made a planter. So much work in very very hot weather.
We worked in the yard on the 4th of July and then went over to a BBQ at Beth and Mike’s house. We actually didn’t make it to any fireworks this year since both kids had meltdowns around 8 pm. They did sparklers at home and were happy.
I also took the kids to Bishop Lake in Brighton and we had a great day swimming in the lake. Dave had to work, so it actually gave him some quiet time during the day lol.
Oh we also spent one Saturday morning heading out to Grand Rapids for a rally to end family separation at the border (after having pancakes with Ms. Becki and her mom) and then we zipped down to Allegan for Ms. Vivian’s 3rd birthday party at the pool. The kids did great at their first rally, but it was hovering at 100 degrees so at a certain point in the sun both kids melted down. Luckily at the rally spot there was also an interactive fountain for kids to play in. Win-win.
