This week the kids started rec. Liz goes to swim lessons before rec and both kids are there from 9-12. It's great for them to play and me to try to get some stuff done in peace. Both are enjoying it. Pat had his friend Jonas over and then went to play at his house later in the week. They are good buddies. Since school let out the kids have been BUGGING me to have a lemonade stand. Since we live on such a busy road I thought July 3rd would be a great day to do it because I knew family would be driving by to get out to Otisco Lake for the fireworks. The kids made a sign and I bought balloons to attract customers. It was slow to start and they were getting disappointed but then Aunt Di and Gary came, Uncle Bill, Uncle Dan and Grandpa, Aunt Peg, Uncle Joe and Megan, Uncle Mark, Sarah Jane and Will, Aunt Robin, Matthew and his friend, and Dad. A stranger even stopped!
Lemonade was $.50 and so was a healthy snack. The kids were good servers (and consumers!) and made $12.00 each!
We went to Aunt Pam and Uncle Rich's for a cook out and July 3rd fireworks. First came a boat ride though.
There was lots for the kids to do. Pat played a lot of basketball and badminton. Liz ran with the girls all night.
The fireworks were too much for Liz's ear so she hung inside and snuggled the dogs. Fourth of July we stayed at home, swam and relaxed. The kids slept over Aunt Jaime's two nights later so we could go to a wedding.
And Saturday was the clambake at Grandpa's. I think the kids spent 6 hours in the pool. They had lots of cousins and Uncles to play with and loved it! Pat was part of an intense water ball game.
Plotting his next move.
Sunday we went back to Grandpa's and spent more time in the pool. Liz is doing awesome jumping in and swimming on her own. It was like a switch just went on. It is great to watch. The highlight of the day was pencil jumps through the tubes.
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