Suddenly Summer

Summer is here in all its hot, humid glory. Yesterday morning Kevin and I went to the park with friends before it got to unbearably hot. We encountered lots of cool things!

Pollywogs

(aka tadpoles)

Red dragonflies

I have since learned the red ones are the male of the species Celithemis elisa - Calico Pennant

hundreds of tiny toads (or are they frogs?)

You had to watch your step, they were everywhere along the edge of the lake!

and the kids had a lot of fun

Such a lovely day.

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Last week was Kevin's scout camp. He had great fun and it was such a pretty place.

The camp had a medieval theme complete with knights, swords, shields, etc.

Kevin made his own shield


and had a sword fight!

(not real swords of course)

He liked the slingshot


and the BB guns


They did some fishing


and when it got too hot, there were popsicles


He had a great time! Definitely a memorable experience.
I hope he gets to do it again next year too.


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We'll be making our way to the mountains later in the week. It takes a couple of days for me to get things ready and packed. But hopefully we'll be there by the 4th of July!


I'll write again when I can!
Hope everyone has a fantastic summer!


Until next time....