Summer Continues

Summer is moving right along and I am getting lazy about posting what we are doing.  Trust me, JD and I are staying plenty busy.

 The whole family went to try out this old/new BBQ place just down the road from us.  Black's has been around in Lockhart forever, but moving small town BBQ into Austin has been the trend.  We found this place to be every bit as good as it's Lockhart namesake.

 Drama camp is one of JD's favorites.  The kids put on a little play at the end of their week at camp.  There were so many parents at the performance that the theater was packed.  JD is on stage there somewhere - it was cute - my picture just can't do it justice.

 We have had plenty of pool time. 

 We went on a field trip to Bass Pro Shops where JD tried out all the boats.  He gave this bass boat two thumbs up.

 Our night at the ball park in Round Rock ended with JD SORT of catching this foul ball.  He caught it with his head and the man beside us caught it with his HAND and then gave it to JD.  It's a good thing my little boy has a hard head.

 I've been to Economic Camp -- AKA Advanced Placement training.  We worked formulas and graphs until my brain hurt.  I've got lots of work to do before school starts.  I've been teaching Government for a VERY LONG time --- now it is time for this old dog to learn a few new tricks.

JD enjoyed soccer camp while I struggled with Economics.  I think he had significantly more fun than I did. 

Another Family Member

YES - I've lost my mind!  BUT - isn't she cute?  This is Rosie.  She is half red heeler and half australian shepard and 100% puppy full of energy.  We've had Rosie for about two weeks and we are working on getting her house broken.  She's learning fast but isn't perfect yet.  Maybe I need to change the name of my blog to Fun with JD and Lulu and Gumball and Rosie.  NAH - too long.

Summer Vacation Week 2

 JD and I have kept very busy this week with two trips to the Long Center.  This view from the front is where you find everyone taking pictures.  It's hard to resist on such a clear beautiful day.

 Our first trip was to see the Dinosaurs Zoo.  JD got to pick the nose of this triceritops before the show and then pet the baby afterword. 

 We were able to sit in the front row - SO - the dinosaurs got really close.  Even though you know they were puppets, when a T-Rex breaths in your face it feels a little scary. 

 I went (this time without JD) to go see Hillary Clinton speak.  YEA - I couldn't get a very good picture.  They wouldn't let you as close to her as we were able to get to the dinosaur puppets.  No jokes about Hillary being a dinosaur please!

 Thursday night was the beginning of nature nights at the Wildflower center.  It was fossil night and so JD got to learn from the Paleontological Society's exhibit.

There was also a brand new section of the Wildflower center that we hadn't seen before.  JD operated the pump so little ones could water the plants.

Basketball Camp

JD and Lincoln went to basketball camp this week.  Here is part of the morning show.  The head coach tries the half court backward shot until he makes it.  This week that happened on Wednesday and I happened to be filming.  The kids think it's great fun.

Some of my favorite people celebrating the end of the school year!

Catching Up

Once again I'm behind because of some technical difficulties with my blog.  I think it is just operator error - so I can't be too upset about it all.

JD went to a science and technology event at the Scout center.  We learned about all kinds of things but this was just about the only photo op.

We've also been to our favorite store and tried out a kayak.  One time around the pool was about all JD was interested in.  It turns out a kayak is a lot harder to steer than it looks.

End of Year Picnic

JD's class had an end of the year picnic at the park up the street from his school.  We LOVED his teacher this year!  Hoping we do just as well in the 4th grade.