Summer is in full swing even though some of us are still finishing up a few classes with school. This is the hardest time of year to stay focused on the school tasks that need to be done! I'm just as bad, if not worse, than the kids; we all need a break.
Moira is very close to being done. She finished her last paper in history, is just needing a final edit on her final paper for religion and has one last test to take in chemistry. And then there's Algebra II.....let's just say the goal is to finish that by end of July. But then, if that's the only subject left, it's not too tough.
Eileen has one lesson left in Latin, a few in English grammar, and a few in religion. All of those can be finished next week. And then she has more than a few lessons left in math. Are you noticing a trend here?
Bridget has a wee bit of religion, one lesson of Latin and just a handful of math. The end is in sight for her..Woo hoo!
Teresa, Aidan and Molly Grace are done!
Aidan has been thoroughly enjoying his outdoor playtime. He's fortunate to have some boys right here in our cul-de-sac to play with. He's also on a baseball team which meets for games and practices twice a week. Mike is the assistant coach. This past week Aidan hit a homerun. Unfortunately, Mike was out of town for that game and I had to take the four girls to Irish dance, so no family members were there to cheer him on. Maybe he'll do it again this week :)
Friends Blake and Mason with Aidan
Here's Little Mister Seamus enjoying his stroller for a time, giving us all a break from chasing him around. He's all about walking now...and getting fast!
Little Miss Erin thinks the great outdoors is heaven. We strategically plan when she goes out because once she does, she has a one-track mind, which is to stay out for as long as she can to get as messy as she can. We hear, "Ousiiiiiiiiiide" a few gazillion times after we bring her in. As you can see, she is tiny, but don't let her size fool you. This girl has spunk and knows how to get what she wants.
Erin with cousin Margaret...
I did mention messy, didn't I ?
Erin has rediscovered her love for the Little Tikes car and I have rediscovered that the hose strategically pulled across the driveway prevents her from going past a certain point. Works like a charm! (See the hose in the background?!)
We have contemplated getting a bigger pool because the little kids are getting bigger. However, they still have so much fun with this little toddler pool, I have to wonder why we are thinking of spending more money! I know, the flippers and goggles that our neighbor friend has on are hilarious! LOL
Fun times with the cousins!
