Dino Dig

The local library had an amazing event for the kids where they were able to learn about dinosaurs and fossils from two paleontologists. They had an interactive presentation, a game, and a hands on fossil dig for the kids. My boys all loved it and thought that it was awesome that they were able to touch the real fossils. They have been looking up information about dinosaurs in our home library since they got home. Luckily, Pudge had bought a huge book about dinosaurs and fossils a year or two ago at the library book sale so they have been able to find a lot of information. 

Cuatro listened to most of it but we spent a little bit of time in the foyer because he got hungry (his shoes and socks are in his bag because he also decided that he couldn’t wear them while sitting.)

Kids Run

Another great day at the local kids’ run

I can not say enough wonderful things about this program. It is hosted free to the public completely by volunteers through the local running club. 

This time, Pequeño was feeling nervous when they told parents to please step out for the kids to start their stretches. The leader of his group noticed that he was watching everyone else and invited him to be his helper. 

He had him come sit next to him

and help lead the rest of the stretches. It was very sweet and went above and beyond what most people would have done. I had expected Pequeño to walk out of the group in a moment or two and then I would have needed to convince him to participate in the run. 

Instead, he was so excited to walk with the group leader to where the race would start and even talked to another little boy when they talked to him (he usually doesn’t say anything if he’s nervous and will just look around). He ran the race and said that he had a lot of fun. 


Little Bear has been working hard and did a great job on his run (1.5 Miles). He has been doing training runs at home and has set a goal for himself to continue to beat his times. 

Drs and a Hike

We started the day with two appointment for Pudge’s concussion. Since it is summer, the other three will be coming to most of his appointments which means that we have activity bags packed for in the waiting rooms. They always love going to their regular pediatrician’s office because the waiting room always has fun books and a color changing thing on the wall that they always play with. They love their doctor and always get excited when they find out that is where the appointment is for that day. 

After the appointments, we went for a hike. It started to rain which the kids thought was fun but shortened our route. 

Last Day of School!

How they’ve grown this year!

They only had school for about 3 hours for the last day and came home excited to show me their report cards. They each did really well and will be moving up for next year.

Pudge had a concussion appointment in the afternoon 

and immediately afterwards we met Papa at the ice cream shoppe that has been our “Last Day of School Tradition” since Little Bear started Kindergarten. 

Then home to swim.