It's Summer!!!

We have had a rather busy summer, so that's my excuse for not posting any updates.

Bennett:

• He absolutely loved magic camp and exploring the middle earth camp through Tracker's Earth.  I was very impressed with how organized they were.  One of Bennett's teachers told me that he had so much fun because he really got into it.  In magic camp, they got to cast spells, make potions, make wands, and fight the dragon slayer.  Exploring the middle earth allowed them to hung ogres, track animals, search for fairies, and shoot a bow and arrow.  Next year, he told me that he would like to go to magic camp.
• After Tracker's, he has been going to the YMCA Adventure camp.  They go on several field trips each week and are incredibly busy.  
• He got to spend a week with Grandma Karen all by himself.  His favorite part was going to garage sales.  Mom said that she got him hooked on them!  Oh boy!  The week before that (while Nolan was with Gma), he got to spend the week with us.  He had fun, but we could really tell he missed Nolan.  Who else would he pick on?  We all really enjoyed just being the 3 of us for a few days.  

Nolan:

• He thoroughly enjoyed his week alone with Grandma Karen, followed by a night at the new trailer with just Justin and I.  The week after that (while B was with Gma), he was an only child with us for the very first time.  Let's just say he really enjoyed it and it was nice to spend one-on-one time with him.  He did say he missed Bennett and was counting down the days until he could see him.
• I only have one funny Nolan saying to share with you.  While at my mom's house, he observed her ironing.

Justin and Aubree

• The old trailer is out and the new trailer is in!!!
• Justin has been doing a lot of work getting the deck fixed and the new trailer situated.  This includes building the deck up to the trailer and fixing the gate (this could be a pain, though!).  
• We absolutely love the new trailer.  It is so nice to have all the extra room and all the nice perks.  My favorite by far is the entertainment system.  We can turn on the radio (we get reception!!) inside the trailer and turn on speakers that are inside and outside.  

Picture time!

The new trailer, just put in place.  The deck has since 

been built up closer.

The view from the "street."

Bennett showing me how his camoflaged face paint 

helps him blend into the greenery. 

Bennett being silly

Maggie's 8th grade promotion

So proud of her - straight A's 

throughout middle school!

Proud Papa Jim and Maggie.

Maggie before her tap dance 

performance.

Mollie before her hip-hop dance

performance.

Nolan zonked out after his first time at the trailer.  Notice 

the glow stick in his hand....

Our little pig pen.  He loves the

dirt.

Jumbo marshmallow!

The Hogan and Passmore Boys.

Jackson, Bennett, Grant, and Nolan

Fun at the park at LMCH

Bennett loved the swirly slide.  Nolan, not so much.

Say cheese!

Silly boys!

The boys roasting marshmallows at the Hogan's.  Yes, 

they are wearing costumes.  Bennett has a Lego Batman 

head lamp on.  

And here's Otis.  The position says it all.

We hope everyone is doing well!  Have a safe and happy Summer.