Busy Summer

We have had a very busy summer so far. The kids wrapped up their tennis and swimming lessons in early June. We try to go swimming three to four times a week at the YMCA. Longji is practically on his own in the water now and he has great freestyle form. Brielle is still getting use to water in her face so we are slowly getting more comfortable in the water. We have lots of fun at the pool and it's great exercise for the kids.

We have a family bowling pass so we have also gone bowling a few times. It's hilarious with the kids.

We attended my cousin's wedding in Amarillo, Texas. That was quite the road trip. The kids actually did really well in the car. It was a quick trip, but we had a great time and it was nice to visit with the family. Everyone on my side of the family has now officially met Brielle.

Between our visits to the pool, library and bowling alley, we are squeezing in one to two hours of school work every day and still going to Ms. Lee's house for Chinese tutoring once a week. Jordyn played in four golf tournaments and I have to admit, it is nice having our summers off to be able to do all of these things.

For Father's Day, we had a post Father's Day celebration because we were actually traveling on the day of. We were able to all get together and go out to eat at John's pick - the Pig Stand. Longji and Brielle just love having all of their sisters around.

Last weekend we went to Guadalupe State Park for a family day and again, we were all able to be together. There is a picture below of all five kids in the car on our way to the park. I think it is one of my favorites!

Yesterday we spent the 4th of July with my brother, Jeff, and his wife, Casey. We love going to the New Braunfels parade and watching the fireworks show at night. We also got to visit with my great grandmother. She is 102 years old. The kids had lots of questions for her! Brielle and Longji both enjoyed the parade and fireworks.

Both kids are enjoying their summer activities! Brielle's English is coming right along and Longji is getting better and better with his reading. Next week Longji is attending a robot camp at Northwest Vista College and Brielle will go back to Green Tree for an all day sports camp (Monday through Friday). This will be her first activity that she actually does independently. Hopefully John and I will get a lot done around the house that has been hard to tackle with "twins" around.

Below are some pictures from the events of the summer so far...enjoy!