Firsts of the Summer!

For every family and every person there are "firsts." And then there are the firsts of the season. Here's a look at some of each for the kids and I so far this summer.

Although Julian was initially sad that school letting out for the summer (maybe due to the nature of the 3 previous summers,) she now laments that summer won't last long enough. I agree with her completely, but try not to think about it as often as she mentions it.

Since Logan's blood counts were high at the end of his radiation, it was the perfect time to dive into summer activity, so we hit the ground running!

Here are the highlights of the month of June...


Logan finished his radiation doses. He loved his black spiderman mask, the first of it's kind according to the nurse artist who painted it. They said he was the first kid to look for his mask in anticipation at every appointment. What a great attitude he has!

Shortly after, he graduated from Superhero Training Camp at his friend's birthday party. All the kids came dressed as made-up superheroes. Logan was Universe Man!





Julian had her 9th birthday party at the local pool. A dozen of her friends and cousins came to swim and eat pizza, cake and ice cream. She's had some really fun birthday parties in the past, but she said this one was the best so far! Since the pool did all the work, I'd have to agree.

At Julian's birthday party, Logan swam in the pool for the first time! He loved the waterslides. It was scary getting to the top, but he loved pretending that he was being 'flushed away!'




Cecilia taught 3 r.a.d.KIDS classes, which Julian and Logan attended. The classes focus on all types of safety, plus realistic defense against abduction. This was Simulation Night.




For the first time in his recollection Logan went OUT to eat.


Cecilia and Julian started a neighborhood KIDSWALK. We walk 2 miles, then stop at a park to have a healthy snack and play tag, etc.

Julian and Logan took swimming lessons (first time for Logan!)

We went to the Strawberry Days Carnival. I rode the StarShip 5000 with Julian. The ride uses centrifugal force to 'defy gravity.' Next time she gets to ride by herself! My stomach just can't take that anymore.




Julian, Logan and I represented the Stake (a group of church congregations) in the Strawberry Days Mammoth Parade. Our Stake won first prize earlier in the week during the Children's Parade. I'll tell you though, I'd rather ride in a parade than watch one any day! We got to see all the floats beforehand and it only took 10 minutes!

Julian's friends held a lemonade stand and invited her to help! Their mom was super and stayed out with them the whole day! Cute stand, huh?

Julian and Logan began attending a weekly library class. Julian had some uni-fun with her detective mustache!