Alligator Farm

Feeding the 9 ft alligators.

We made the regular trip to the Alligator farm. This place is totally nuts. Perhaps it is the crazy alligator trainer that makes it nuts. The girls loved holding, feeding, and playing with the many alligators.

GROSS!

Ruthie the Gymnast

Ruthie had her recital for gymnastics this past week. She did SOO good. She was really the strongest kid, and the teacher mentioned several times that she had the most strength. And that she really flies! In the video you can here one of the moms even say.... Wow, that was really good.

She has truly enjoyed the challenge of gymnastics as she is not supper flexible. But what she lacks in flexibility she makes up for with strength. She has been moved up to the next level in gymnastics and she is super excited to be part of the "pre-team" group for another year!

The video started just after she pulled herself over the bar for her routine. So proud!

Day at the Lake

We spent a day at our friends house on the lake over Memorial Day. It was a glorious weekend filled with friends, sunshine, and fun. The girls played with friends, the adults hung out in the water most of the day because it was hotter than anything. Simon lost his sunglasses on the jet ski. Ruthie stalled the jetski (driven by Julie). Lucy collected about 10 pounds of seashells.

As I was lounged out in the back of the boat, going to collect Simon who stalled the jetski... (i.e. fell off and couldn't figure out how to start it) I realized, I am really looking forward to camp, but I am REALLY going to miss Michigan, my lazy summer lifestyle, and most importantly....My friends!