We got a kitty cat last Friday. We went to the local adoption center and for $25 got a baby kitten, neutered and with shots included. He is very sweet, and just a little devious, so he fits in well in our family of curious, rambunctious boys.
The boys are very good to him, with the exception of when Jackson is in one of his moods, and feels the need to pick on somebody. It's the classic totem pole scenario, with the baby needing to pick on someone, so takes it out on the family pet.
I taught my first art camp of the summer, a Jewelry Making Craft Camp and now have a new hobby, making these clay flowers on bobby pins, rings or earrings:
(see my craft blog HERE for more pics and how to make them)
The week after next is the Messy Fun Toddler Camp, and after that, an Eric Carle Caterpillars and Butterflies camp. So excited!
We've also been doing lots of yard work! I don't think I ever posted this, but for my birthday in June, my parents got me tons of plants and flowers for our yard. I am enjoying a new hobby of gardening and yard work, Jeff is amazing at helping me with the hard work and I love the finish effect!
The areas with plants and dirt used to be little rocks. My boys would throw the rocks all over the yard and they were not very pretty anyway.
Tyler's preschool had a Trike-a-thon yesterday. They were raising money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The boys both rode their bikes, but Jackson only got a lap or two in. He enjoyed helping me cheer the other kids on! It was super fun and I've been very happy with Tyler's Friday morning summer preschool program. He starts up 2 days a week in the Fall, I hope we have as good of an experience there, too!
That's about it for updates besides Lake Powell, there are so many great pictures, it's hard for me to pick a favorite few. We are doing great and enjoying our fun busy summer!
