I have been a bit surprised this week by my emotions. We have a bunch of “lasts” this week. Last soccer practice, last soccer games, last day of school….

I am SO excited for summer it is my favorite by far but I do know that Cannon has loved his teachers and friends and won’t see them next year as they will all be going on to different schools. We also have so much to look forward to so it’s just a little bitter sweet.

We started our day at Cannon’s swim school. We made a deal with him that he could have his own kayak if he swam from one side of the pool to the other on his own. Today HE DID IT! We are so proud.

We ordered this kayak:

We are picking it up tomorrow and I am so happy.

Emmy and I dropped by Target to get graduation goodies for Cannon, and of corse things we didn’t need as well.

After school we decorated Cannon’s mortar board for his graduation ceremony. He picked a space theme and I love it.

Then we went to Cannon’s last soccer practice for the season. We have loved his coach so we hope we are on his team again in the fall. Emmy loved playing at the park every Monday evening.

Then I worked on Cannon’s birthday invitation. I can’t believe he is going to be 6! I am also trying to figure out something really fun to do on Friday with the kids to celebrate our first official day of summer break. I can’t think of anything epic. In 2020 we were in lockdown and school had been out since March. In 2021 we left immediately after school for an epic Colorado road trip. We are headed to Mexico this year but not until Monday….so I need ideas.

Do yo do anything to celebrate the first day of beak?

We had another lazy sick day mostly at home. Cannon is getting a little bit better but I am in the thick of it and Cory and Emmy are just now getting sick =(

We played in the basement for a bit to get some energy out.

Before doing some homeschool.

We did some cuddling and resting on the couch.

But spent the majority of the day outside because it was so nice!

I considered going on a hike but decided that Emmy really didn’t have the energy. The only time we left the house was to run to Costco for more groceries and medicine.

Anyone else fighting a wicked spring cold?

We had the best spring day and it was a nice reminder of how lucky I am to share this life with these lovely little people.

We started the day with swim lesson for Cannon , he is making a lot of progress! Then we drove down to Denver to visit the Children’s Museum.

Cannon and Emerald both love this place so much!

There is so much hands on play!

The last time we visited everything was covered in snow and it was a winter wonderland outside. Now it’s a fun summer oasis. Soon there will be a stream and waterfall to play in as well!

When we got home it was nice enough to get our water table cleaned up for playing in.

I love this time of year and spending so much time outside, it’s the best. I love it here.

What’s it like where you live?

The day started with a little PT for me, I am really trying to get back used to early morning alarms again. Best to get used to it now so in the summer I can avoid running in temps above 75 ( I don’t like the heat).

The kiddos had a friend over in the morning for a play date and they built with every toy they could. It was so much fun.

Cannon is such a little goofball, just getting a whole apple makes him happy, I love it.

We worked some more on our plans for our trip to France in August.

While Cannon was at school Emmy convinced me we needed to play outside. Even though it has been incredibly windy.

After school we hit up the library.

And the carwash.

The kids love it now that they have installed lights that change color as you drive through.

Having some sun and springish like weather makes things seem so much brighter.

As usual now that we are moving out of winter time is starting to speed up. January and February go a bit slower then all the months speed by and I can’t seem to catch my breath.

Currently Loving – That the mountains are opening back up for camping and hiking.

Currently Going –  To friends’ houses for play dates, and I can’t believe how much we have all missed it!

Currently Researching – Our next big trip! We haven’t been on a plane since 2019 so it should be interesting.

Currently Shopping For – Emmy’s upcoming birthday. I can’t believe she is going to be Four, how does this all happen so fast?!

Currently Dreaming About- Summer camping trips and all the adventures we are going to have.

Currently Running – On the treadmill on dark mornings, but I am so excited to start gettin back outside. It’s getting lighter, warmer and less icy out!

Currently Working On – Lots of physical therapy. I am feeling stronger and want to get really sturdy for all our summer adventures and travel.

What’s current with you?

We woke up in a hotel on the day we were supposed to drive home, towing our trailer, problem solving our blown tire.

We were stuck in town without a car and being told it would be at least two weeks before they could fix our truck. We rented a car so we could get out to our trailer and get around. My kind parents offered to come and tow us home (huge favor to offer) but luckily a mechanic was able to fit us in between his other work so we didn’t have to leave our Tahoe out in Moab for weeks! We really lucked out with the kindness we were shown! The tow truck driver was also very sweet to us, our crazy dog and two sleepy kids.

It felt like magic when we got our truck back just a few hours later totally fixed.

We got a later start then planned so we decided to drive just part way home to Fruita Colorado.

This little campsite is one of our favorites.

The kids weren’t sad about our extended trip.