A Week of Camp

The boys were able to attend Kamp Kanakuk again this year - they were excited and thrilled to go! Sunday night before, they helped me get everything ready: backpack packed, lunches made, water in bottles and clothes laid out.

Look at what a fun welcoming they have when you drop your kid off!

Each day they focused on something different and they also download pictures to an app you can scroll through for pics of your kiddos. I did my best to find my two boys in the mix. Take a look at their week...

Day 1: Look Up! (Eternal Life)

Day 2: Stand Up! (Right/Wrong)

Day 3: Build Up! (Faithfulness)

Day 4: Speak Up! (Encouragement)

Day 5: Rise Up! (Leadership)

At the end of the week, each kid gets a certificate from their counselor. Here are the boys:

Jaxen: Is quick to greet others with a smile. He is confident in himself and his friends, which empowers them to reach their goals. Jaxen’s ambitious attitude is a great motivator to all!

Zane: Is bold and embraces who God created him to be. He is eager to participate and invites others to join in his excitement. Zane has a solid faith and a firm foundation in Christ!

Father’s Day

Father’s day weekend started bright and early with Nik taking Zane on his first motorcycle ride.

Zane loved it! And now begs for a ride every.single.day. Ha!

 

Later that morning, we all went to the movies to see Top Gun Maverick.

So so good! Zane was not super interested, but everyone else loved it!

Sunday Selfie on Fathers Day!

And here is the man of the day, at his favorite dessert place - Andy’s Frozen Custard!

Summer Basketball Season

Summer basketball is in full swing and the boys are thrilled!!!

Zane is #3, in the light blue:

He is a little baller and just loves to play! They do not keep score at this age. And I’m pretty sure they have lost most of their games - but it is so much fun to watch then!

Jaxen is #5, in the dark blue:

And guess what?! He was fouled in his second game and ended up making both his free throw shots (which was a first for him)!

The summer basketball league is a bit more relaxed than the regular season. Meaning...there is only 2 practices before games start. Once the games start - no more practices. Each team has 1 game a week and it’s on a week night. So our weekends are open and we attend 2 games a week.

Jaxen’s coach still has “optional” practice on Sundays… so Jaxen makes it when he can. 

So far, Jaxen’s team is undefeated. They went undefeated all last season and in his coaches words “they are out to get us”! The drama - haha!

Kitchen Update

We have recently completed a few more updates on our kitchen!

You know I always like to start with the before.

And here is the now…

We most recently painted the cabinets, painted the backsplash, painted the wall, added a blind and panels (on the large doors). It is so much brighter and fresher!

Jaxen turns 10!

We had a great time celebrating Jaxen turning 10!

He wanted a sleepover on the Friday of his birthday weekend…but when that did not work out, we had an all-neighborhood campfire/party - which he was just as thrilled about!

The boys build a bike ramp that they had a blast on...

and ended up playing 500 (a football game) well into the night!

On Sunday, Jaxen’s actual birthday, he woke up a game of Hot/Cold to find his presents.

He received a new pool football, undies, shoes and a graffiti book (plus some cash).

He was a happy boy!

We headed to church and then got ready for his pool party that night!

Jaxen invited some friends to play basketball, eat pizza and swim -

and everyone had a wonderful time!

End of School Year Paperwork

It has taken some time - but I finally tackled this stack of paperwork that was brought home the last week of school. So much, right?!

Here are a few gems for you to see…

Zane’s coloring the first week of school compared to the last:

This one is a little harder to see - but it’s Zane’s hand writing and self portrait:

I am so proud of how far Zane has come in all areas!

And… he was presented this award: 

Jaxen was also given an award:

His gems are his artwork - I love it all!