The Good Ole' Summer Time!

Time for another blog update. We've happily made it to summer and it's hot in the midwest!
Ethan successfully completely the first grade and is enjoying the time off from school. He spent a fun week visiting with his abuela, took swimming lessons, went to art camp and soccer camp, and spends his days swimming, playing with friends and bugging his mom about being bored (how much longer until school starts again?) Dana continues to work on his book. It's the home stretch, people and he's really working hard! As a motivator and a reward for our family, we're planning a trip to Disneyworld at the end of the summer. Dana WILL have his book completed by then, so it WILL be a real end of summer celebration for us! We're going with some good friends who are Disney experts so we're sure to have a great time. In short, all is well with us and we hope it is the same with you. I've posted a few pictures below to help update you on all our happenings. Enjoy the summer and I hope to have some great Disney pictures to post in the fall!

Who can remember this little stinker?

He may be growing up, but he'll always be our sweet boy!

Ethan with his coach at soccer camp.

Red, white and blue, friends, picnics, fireworks, catching fireflies--I can't think of any better way to celebrate the Fourth of July!

Ethan and Abuela enjoy some more swimming in the pool in our backyard.

Ethan and Abuela swimming in Lake Monroe-- watch out for the fishies!

Ethan was a carrot in the first grade music program. He memorized all his lines and spoke them loud and clear. A fine vegetable, indeed!

Ethan's 7th birthday party. He had a party with friends, games, swimming, cake, ice cream, presents and lots of fun! Happy day!

Ethan and Dad learn how maple syrup is made at a local maple syrup festival.