2016 :: week 29

**I was going through my drafts folder and realized I never posted this. Better late than never!**

July 10

After church we went to the Independence Visitor's Center. It was a bit of an adventure with six kids six and under, none of whom where very excited about sitting and listening to a message about Christ by the Christus. They were pretty good, just excited to be out of the car after the 40 minute drive and not too interested in sitting still. I enjoyed singing "I am a Child of God" with the missionaries. It was a fun way to cap off our weekend with the Maxfields.

July 11

The last day of swimming lessons ended up being Monday (due to the cancellation of Thursday's class). They let all the kids jump off the diving board and I had been encouraging Lauren all weekend to try it. The teacher will catch you if you're feeling nervous. Lauren just jumped right off! I was so surprised. We went back later that day and she did it again and again!

July 12

I was feeling pretty sorry for myself when I took this picture. Anthony was in Alabama and the kids and I had had a rough day. Elliott was irritable due to the teething that will not end and Will was being pesky. It was hot and I was looking forward to going to the pool after Elliott's nap. Something spooked Lauren right as we arrived at the pool, I never was able to figure out what, and she started crying. I couldn't calm her down so we left without ever really getting to swim. It was Chick-fil-A's "Dress Like a Cow" day where if you dress like a cow you get a free entrée, but I wasn't sure I was up to braving the long lines with three ornery kids by myself. It ended up being a bit of a bust. Lauren spilled chocolate milk TWICE! But we got a free meal and I didn't have to cook so it was (just barely) worth it.

July 13

We decided to switch things up and play in the sprinkler for awhile Thursday afternoon. We had the sister missionaries coming over for dinner and I had a RS meeting right after that so it was nice to cut out the travel time, not that we have much living as close to the pool as we do. We are very spoiled. Elliott is so funny, he doesn't really like the way grass feels. He always does this funny twitch when I first set him down.

July 14

T-ball practice for Will. The season is winding down and I can't say I mind too much. His team practices about 20 minutes away in Olathe and Anthony is never home before we have to leave so I have to bring all three kids with me. Will is loving it, which makes it worth it though. Of course, this night Anthony was home so I was able to bring a book. I finished reading the book club book The Game. I liked the book much more than I expected. It really made me think. This book is also notable for me because it is the first book I read from start to finish on the Kindle.

July 15

Anthony and I saw Beauty and the Beast at Starlight Friday evening. It was a gorgeous night! It was fun spending time together after a long week. We've gotten better about planning dates this year.

July 16

We had a busy Saturday morning. Will had a double-header t-ball game, his last two of the season. After his games we booked it over to the church for the Primary Activity Day. It was a "Scripture Hero" Olympics. Anthony dressed up as David and after sharing a message with the kids they used spatulas to hit large marshmallows at a giant cutout Goliath.