Tooth Fairy Visit

So it begins... our first visit from the tooth fairy happened on June 21st!  Sister was beyond excited to have lost her first tooth.  Being a summer baby, many of her classmates started loosing teeth during the school year and she couldn't wait for hers!  

Grandma Julie had given Sister a special tooth fairy pillow and found in the morning her tooth was traded for some money. It was agreed for the first tooth an extra special amount - many friends reminded me of inflation when considering the amount.  

Our summer days are settling into the new routine of my work schedule and we are enjoying the stress free Momma!  I almost don't know what to do with myself without having to worry about grading papers, writing lessons plans, and really when my work day is over, it's over.  I love having more energy and patience to love and enjoy the stage of life these kiddos are in.  

We've also been out hiking of course!  One beautiful day after work, I sent Papa a text and said scrap the dinner plans - pack some sandwiches and snacks and let's go hike.  We went up the Arctic Valley saddle and the kids did great!

Sister was ready to tackle the next peak, however Brother wasn't so sure.  Regardless, it was great to be able to hike with almost the whole family.

If you'll recall, Dessa had the stitches and the cone of shame.  We had to leave her behind on our family hike night and she wasn't too happy about that. She received a clean bill of health on Wednesday and is enjoying being cone free.  She even had a little adventure after the stitches came out, when she slipped out of her collar as I was loading her into the car and off down the road I went trying to catch her.  I'm so thankful she ran into a neighborhood and was distracted with the smells. After successful capture and collar securely in place (1/2 mile down the road), I've decided her morning walks need to turn into morning runs.   Sigh... husky problems...

Kids are also enjoying swimming lessons this summer.

And having fun in the shallow splash park area before and after the lesson.

The splash park is a great bribe reward for trying their best during the lessons.  

 

Our days are officially getting shorter with summer solstice behind us. We still have plenty of sunlight for late night hiking and other summer adventures, however it won't be long and I'll be writing about the change of seasons.  

We hope you all are filling your summer with many adventures and special memories. 
Welcome July - what will the month bring I wonder?