Loving summer

A crazy week

We watched Quincy hit her third home run of the season.  She is having a great season. 

Quincy comforted Blitz during yet another storm.  

And Johnny decided Saige is the greatest sleeping buddy.  

We spent a ton of time in the pool. The kids playing together and having so much fun makes me happy!  

We went to St. Mary's for Cameron's basketball games and once again there were bad storms.  This time we didn't have any terrible driving conditions to deal with. 

Cameron played really well.  His team lost their first game and won the second.  I enjoyed watching him.  

And we had a bunch of other small things going on as well.  We are extremely thankful that the weekend has arrived!

Weekend

We have had a busy, yet fun weekend around here.   Quincy proclaimed it was the weekend to tame down the ducks.   When she told me this, I did not realize she planned to do so while watching tv with them.  Apparently my 'ducks belong in the barnyard' speech doesn't apply to special occasions like "duck taming weekend!"  

I took Blitz to get her shots.   She has gained 10 pounds since last time and she was so well behaved she got a snack from the vet!   She has an ear infection which she is now on antibiotics for.   Other than one ear, she seems to be very healthy.  She is starting to really listen and respond.  She is a good girl! 

Quincy had a ballgame and hit another home run!  She was pretty pumped about it! 

We finally got the pool water to be blue.     She who claims the water is not cold gets to run the pool vac!   I seriously think Quincy's body lacks heat/cold receptors!  

Colin took off for football camp at Emporia State.   After he left, Madison and Mallory took this cake that Madison made to a resident who was having a birthday.   The kids were excited to go to the girls' work and eat cake!  

Blue water meant lots of pool time this weekend!  I feel better after soaking up a winters worth of vitamin d!  Too bad weekends don't ever last long enough!

Flood tour

After the storms we had last night, I suggested that we do a little flood tour this afternoon.   I tried to explain the Kansas watershed program to the kids and showed them several examples of flooding.  The kids were pretty impressed with the width of some creeks we hadn't really noticed being there before.   

After seeing the amount of flooding in the low areas, I am more thankful that Cameron and I made it home last night.  

We looked at the Clinton lake spillway and were surprised at how they were not really releasing much water.  We talked about them slowing the flow to decrease downstream flooding.  Quincy was sort of mad that she didn't have her fishing pole, and Harper was only happy with finding us in Lawrence during Sonic happy hour!  Apparently her mother's line of work is not exciting to her!  

Summer league basketball

Cameron had his first games tonight for summer league.   His team did a pretty good job and Cameron played really well.  

I even got a photo of this nice shot that he made.  

I like the fast games....20 minute halves no clock stopping unless there is a timeout. And they don't take foul shots, you just get the points for them.   The games are fast paced and fun to watch. 

Cameron is #00.

The night was pretty interesting.  The lights went out twice due to severe storms that rolled through.  When the game ended, it was pouring.  On a normal day, I would have waited it out, but 24 highway was close to flooded when we got there, so I was worried that if we waited we would be stranded.  It took me 2 hours to make the 50 minute drive.  Flooding, trees down, and torrential rain made the journey slow.  I am happy to be home!   

Quincy

We have been working on the pool.  Despite using quite a few chemicals, the water color is not the desired sparking blue I want to see.   Today the kids wanted to swim anyhow.  I let them get in and splash around a little figuring first that it was good to stir up the bottom water and second, I have dumped enough chemicals surely no germs could live!   Not to mention it is still cleaner than the lake.  Quincy spent a great deal of time getting leaves and sticks off the bottom.  I have added more chemicals and done a little more reading, hoping I will see blue water soon!

Quincy also had a softball game this evening.  The other team was really good.  Her team didn't win, but Quincy made some great plays at 3rd base! 

First swim of 2015

Swim may not be what was primarily done.   Shivering under all the towels seemed more prevalent than actual swimming! 

But when it is opening day, you have to go.  It is the law I hear!   

And if you are freezing, what is a better snack than ice cream?   

Quincy actually got in the water and stayed in.   She may or may not be able to feel temperature with her body!