Story Time

Ryan is in Vacation Bible School with his neighbor friends Lukas, Paige, and Brooke this week. That gave Carter and I time alone yesterday and today. We took in Storytime at the Johnsville Area library yesterday. I can't believe we haven't been there before. We happened to walk in as family storytime was about to begin. Not sure how long he would last, I took Carter in for the storytime. I was amazed to see that he sat for the entire session and even sang along and did the actions to the stretch songs between books. It was a Dad theme for Father's Day this weekend. We plan to attend the rest of the storytimes this summer - they fall right after Ryan's swimming lessons on Thursdays and are very close to the house. Just so you think I don't completely deprive my kids of books and stories at home, here are some of the books we read around the house. Starting in Ryan's room, then Carter's room, my truck, the living room, and the master bedroom. Amazing how many of these books we have collected over the past few years. You can tell which ones are their favorites (particularly the ones in Carter's bin by his rocking chair) - those are the ones that the pages are well-worn and the binding is broken!

Cheetos

I've often wondered why Cheetos couldn't have been white? Why orange??? Look at that hand and mug!!!!!

Lowry Bridge

Evan is the Project Manager for Bolander on the Lowry Bridge job. It is set for implosion on Sunday morning. He was on the news tonight... here is the link: Lowry Avenue Bridge to be Imploded. You can bet I'll be as close as I can on Sunday for photos!!!!

Tonight

Evan golfed in a golf tournament today and had a banquet dinner this evening. This left the boys and I home alone on a rainy night. What else could we do other than dress the youngest in my heels? That and watch Chicken Run (twice) while vegging on the couch. (Un)productive evening, but we had fun!

Water Hose

We needed a water hose for the south side of our house, so Evan and Ryan went to buy one today. Who would have thought this would turn into an all afternoon water toy for the kids? Their clothes were so wet we eventually just let them strip down and run through it. They loved it!!!! Wonder what the neighbors thought of the Mackey streakers?

Como Zoo

The boys and I spent the day at Como Zoo today. That is a place I plan on spending a lot of time this summer. The boys love it there and we have season passes to the Como Town. We have never been to the ride area of the park prior to today - I think we should have just started (and stayed) there. I could hardly get them out of the park. What a perfect day for the zoo!!!

Ryan's Swimming Lessons

Ryan ended up in his own class for swimming lessons this morning. I appreciate morning lessons when we can work them into the schedule, it is much quieter. It was not Ryan's best day today (maybe he was still mad about the dentist?) but I have a feeling he will do well in Amy's class.