Tuesday I had class so the boys played with Papa and Maga during the morning. In the evening they went to Aunt Kelli's for dinner with the Shafers. I met them after golf.
Wednesday was another busy day. We went to Windsor Crest pool with Kelli and company again. The boys had a blast. They are turning into little fish! In the evening we went to the cabin and up to Princeton Beach with Steve, Linda, Matt, Ethan, Gracie, Jay, and Pam. The kids had a blast playing in the sand and in the river. After playing for a while, we went back to the cabin to pick up Kelli, Mason, Joey, Maga, Mariellen, and Sam. Then we headed to It's on the River for pizza. Ethan (age 6) commented that it was the "best day of his life." We must be doing something right! :)
Thursday the boys and I ran errands in the morning. Then Ethan came over for the afternoon to play. Ryan, Steve, and Matt went golfing in the evening and the boys and I just took it easy!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Days 46-49 Friday - Monday
What a busy weekend. Friday we picked up our race packets for Junior BIX and met some friends that I hadn't seen for over 20 years! The boys played in the "jumpies" sponsored by the YMCA and drank sugary lemon shake ups! Friday night they races in the Junior BIX, ate hotdogs and Whitey's popsicles. Yum! Then a former student ! babysat for us while Ryan and I went to the first event of my 20th class reunion. It was fun visited with my old, I mean former classmates and talking about memories.
Saturday I ran the Quick BIX with my mom (too much fun Friday night to run all 7). We had a great time at the post race party chatting with friends and fellow runners. Ryan and the boys met me at Macs about 10:00, then we wandered around the street fest, then went home and napped! Saturday night the boys spent the night at Maga Jantzi's along with cousins Mason and Joey (ages - 6, 4, 3, and 1). She's a brave grandma! (Although her sister, "Aunt Pam" was there to help). They made a tent for sleeping under the coffee table! Ryan and I went to the formal reunion party at the Radisson downtown. He lasted until dinner was over, then took off to find friends at the BIX street party. I enjoyed chatted with BHS classmates and reminiscing (sp?). Then I joined him down at Macs and later at One Eleven where some BHSers had moved the party. Finally we crashed at the Radisson where my parents had a room (and they live in Bettendorf)! Lucky they let us sleep on the hide-a-bed! It was nice not to have to worry about a DD for the night.
Sunday we went to a BHS picnic, but the boys (especially Jakie) were just a little tired and crabby. It was fun to see everyone's kids and let them play. Sunday night we went to the Backwater Gambler's waterski show in Rock Island. It was awesome. We have some more family in town, so we just keep on moving...
Monday we went swimming with second cousins Ethan and Gracie, Matt, Steve and Linda, Kelli, Mason, Joey, Jeannie, Madeline, and Finney. Home for afternooon naps, then dinner on Maga's patio - cheeseburgers and corn on the cob, topped off with Whiteys. Whew, when will we slow down? Perhaps when school starts again!
Saturday I ran the Quick BIX with my mom (too much fun Friday night to run all 7). We had a great time at the post race party chatting with friends and fellow runners. Ryan and the boys met me at Macs about 10:00, then we wandered around the street fest, then went home and napped! Saturday night the boys spent the night at Maga Jantzi's along with cousins Mason and Joey (ages - 6, 4, 3, and 1). She's a brave grandma! (Although her sister, "Aunt Pam" was there to help). They made a tent for sleeping under the coffee table! Ryan and I went to the formal reunion party at the Radisson downtown. He lasted until dinner was over, then took off to find friends at the BIX street party. I enjoyed chatted with BHS classmates and reminiscing (sp?). Then I joined him down at Macs and later at One Eleven where some BHSers had moved the party. Finally we crashed at the Radisson where my parents had a room (and they live in Bettendorf)! Lucky they let us sleep on the hide-a-bed! It was nice not to have to worry about a DD for the night.
Sunday we went to a BHS picnic, but the boys (especially Jakie) were just a little tired and crabby. It was fun to see everyone's kids and let them play. Sunday night we went to the Backwater Gambler's waterski show in Rock Island. It was awesome. We have some more family in town, so we just keep on moving...
Monday we went swimming with second cousins Ethan and Gracie, Matt, Steve and Linda, Kelli, Mason, Joey, Jeannie, Madeline, and Finney. Home for afternooon naps, then dinner on Maga's patio - cheeseburgers and corn on the cob, topped off with Whiteys. Whew, when will we slow down? Perhaps when school starts again!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Day 45 Thursday
We had another busy day today. We visited a new daycare ("school") for Jake called Creative Beginnings. It is 0.3 miles from Eisenhower, where I work and Cal will go to first grade in the fall. Hopefully, Jake will be able to start there in August. The staff seems wonderful and it will be VERY convenient! Next we went down to the Main Street Library for the BIX Porch Party and enjoyed a hotdog and some good jazz music. Then, since it was finally a nice day we went swimming at Windsor Crest with Kelli, Mason, Joey, Mariellen, and Kelli's MIL, SIL and Xavy, Madeline, and Finney. The boys had a great time and swam like fish.
In the evening we searched for new tennis shoes for the boys. It's sort of a tradition to get new shoes for the Junior BIX, then they have new ones for school in the fall.
In the evening we searched for new tennis shoes for the boys. It's sort of a tradition to get new shoes for the Junior BIX, then they have new ones for school in the fall.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Day 43 and 44 Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday I had class so the boys went with Maga and Papa to the Children's Museum. In the afternoon we just stayed home. I was supposed to golf in the evening, but again it was raining. This has been the coolest, rainiest summer I can remember. Good thing we got some swimming and boating in in June! Jake and I ran to the mall in the evening and browsed around.
Wednesday we hung around home in the morning (I cleaned, they played). In the early afternoon, we ran back to the mall, then to Sam's to get a new digital camera as ours wasn't working right. Then Cal and I made a coffee cake for Maga Jantzi while Jake napped. In the evening we took the camper back out to the cabin, took the boat over to It's on the River, and had dinner.
The rest of the week will be busy with BIX activites starting tomorrow!
Wednesday we hung around home in the morning (I cleaned, they played). In the early afternoon, we ran back to the mall, then to Sam's to get a new digital camera as ours wasn't working right. Then Cal and I made a coffee cake for Maga Jantzi while Jake napped. In the evening we took the camper back out to the cabin, took the boat over to It's on the River, and had dinner.
The rest of the week will be busy with BIX activites starting tomorrow!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Day 42 Monday
Busy day. I spraypainted our lawn furniture and shutters. They look great, but I still have paint on my fingers. Now we need to find new cushions. The boys helped me wash them off before painting and then played with the hose while I painted. Fun for them, I guess. Tomorrow I have class so they will have fun with Papa and Maga in the morning.
Day 40 and 41 Saturday and Sunday
Wow, we went to Camp Euforia in Lone Tree, Iowa. It was freezing in the middle of July! The boys and I wore sweatshirts and jeans. Yikes. We saw some outstanding bands... Public Property, Euforchestra, Purdy Uglies, HeatBox! Good thing we had the popup camper to keep us warm at night. Sunday was nap day once we got home. I did clean out the van, even vacuumed. Maybe we'll rest next week. Yeah, right!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Day 39 Friday
Friday we ran around getting everything finalized for our camping trip and left home about 2:00 for Camp Euforia near Iowa City. It is a weekend long concert with about about 20 bands. We arrived in the early afternoon and set up the camper. Bands started playing about 5:00. The boys and I saw Uniphonic and Public Property before heading to the camper around 10:00. What fun. Good Grief, bands were still playing when Jake woke up at 6:00 A.M. Let the fun begin for day 2!
Day 36-38 Tuesday - Thursday
Well, I should update daily or I forget our activities! I know that Tuesday we attempted to go grocery shopping for our weekend camping trip, but we left due to some naughty behavior! However, I did go after golfing in the evening. It's much easier alone! Wednesday we got some things ready for camping, including making breakfast burritos and popping up and cleaning out the camper.
Wednesday evening I went out with Kristi, Wendy Z. and Wendy P. It was great to have a girls' night out! Thursday I had to meet with Jan and Marcia from my class that started this Blog! We went over an article for class and discussed our podcast. Calvin went fishing on the flatbottom with Papa! He said they didn't even get a nibble. They went to It's on the River for lunch and apparently flyswatter for the restaurant. Jake and Maga Mitchell went to the Skybridge, John Deere Commons, and Vandeveer Park. Thursday evening we rented Benji Unleashed while Daddy went to a concert.
Wednesday evening I went out with Kristi, Wendy Z. and Wendy P. It was great to have a girls' night out! Thursday I had to meet with Jan and Marcia from my class that started this Blog! We went over an article for class and discussed our podcast. Calvin went fishing on the flatbottom with Papa! He said they didn't even get a nibble. They went to It's on the River for lunch and apparently flyswatter for the restaurant. Jake and Maga Mitchell went to the Skybridge, John Deere Commons, and Vandeveer Park. Thursday evening we rented Benji Unleashed while Daddy went to a concert.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Day 35 Monday
Monday we walked up to the bank to make a deposit. Then we stopped at Fairway and got a couple of items for dinner. Cal rode his bike and Jake rode in the wagon. When we got back we had lunch, then went to Walmart to get an air pump to blow up the pool. While Jake napped, Cal and I blew up the pool and filled it with water. They both went swimming when Jake woke up and Ryan joined them for a while after dinner!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Day 33-34 Saturday and Sunday
Saturday the boys played in the sprinkler after I mowed the lawn. They had a blast going down the slide in the water. Saturday night they went with Maga and Papa (Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell) for the night! Date night for Ryan and Me. We went to Graze and then over to the Gripp's for UFC. The boys went to Michael's Sports World and drove go-carts, played miniature golf, and skee-ball. They had a great time with Maga and Papa.
Sunday Ryan went golfing so the boys and I headed out to the cabin. We went to Princeton Beach with Joe, Jonell and Jonell's sisters and kids. Then we had lunch back at the cabin. Cal and I went for a ride on the innner tubes with Erin and Logan. We went quite a bit faster than Calvin has been comfortable with this summer. It was good for him and he did fine. Now, he's bragging about going fast on the tube! Maga and Papa came out later and we went for a spin in the flat bottem boat. Papa has plans to take Cal out fishing on Thursday!
Both boys were exhausted and fell asleep on the way home! I think Papa and Maga let them stay up late on Saturday!
Sunday Ryan went golfing so the boys and I headed out to the cabin. We went to Princeton Beach with Joe, Jonell and Jonell's sisters and kids. Then we had lunch back at the cabin. Cal and I went for a ride on the innner tubes with Erin and Logan. We went quite a bit faster than Calvin has been comfortable with this summer. It was good for him and he did fine. Now, he's bragging about going fast on the tube! Maga and Papa came out later and we went for a spin in the flat bottem boat. Papa has plans to take Cal out fishing on Thursday!
Both boys were exhausted and fell asleep on the way home! I think Papa and Maga let them stay up late on Saturday!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Day 30 Wed. - 32 Friday
Well, I haven't been online for a few days. Can't say I recall much of Wednesday, but Thursday was very eventful (is that a word). Thursday, July 9th was my Father-in-law's birthday. He passed away when I was pregnant with Calvin (my oldest and the first grandchild). So, we remembered him Thursday. First we met Maga (Grandma Jantzi) and cousin Mason at Chick-Fil-A for breakfast. Then we stopped at Slattery Park. Next we bought Birthday balloons and met Kelli and Jay and Joey at the cemetary. We sang Happy Birthday to Papa Jantzi and released the balloons into Heaven. In the afternoon we ate lunch at Scott County Park and then went swimming at the pool there. Finally, in the evening we all went to Grandma Jantzi's for dinner. It was a great day celebrating Papa!
Unfortunately, we had one upsetting event during our Papa Jantzi Day. Jake slipped off of some playground equipment and landed on his back. He seemed okay, but did favor his back much of the day.
Friday it rained all day long. I took Jake to the doctor just to be safe. She suggested ibuprofen 3x a day and warm baths. We'd have a follow up in a week if he still complained. Being himself, he's still running and jumping off of everything. Guess he's okay. Grandma Mitchell spent most of the day with us. I also had to take the van to Midas to get the windshield wipers fixed (or as Jake calls them swish wipers). Then we rented several movies since it was raining! The boys watched ET with Maga while I went to the grocery store. It is so much easier to go alone! Friday night we went to the River Bandits game. After waiting an hour for a delayed start, they decided to cancel the game. Bummer. We'll have to try another time.
Unfortunately, we had one upsetting event during our Papa Jantzi Day. Jake slipped off of some playground equipment and landed on his back. He seemed okay, but did favor his back much of the day.
Friday it rained all day long. I took Jake to the doctor just to be safe. She suggested ibuprofen 3x a day and warm baths. We'd have a follow up in a week if he still complained. Being himself, he's still running and jumping off of everything. Guess he's okay. Grandma Mitchell spent most of the day with us. I also had to take the van to Midas to get the windshield wipers fixed (or as Jake calls them swish wipers). Then we rented several movies since it was raining! The boys watched ET with Maga while I went to the grocery store. It is so much easier to go alone! Friday night we went to the River Bandits game. After waiting an hour for a delayed start, they decided to cancel the game. Bummer. We'll have to try another time.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Day 29 Tuesday
We sat around much of the morning waiting until the Fairmount Library opened at noon. Then we went to the library to turn in the first 1/2 of the summer reading program form. Then we checked out some books, movies, and "kids' songs" as the boys put it. Next we took a little trip out to the River to "fix" the satelite TV and grab the grill. Tuesday night I golfed, yeah!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Day 25-28 Friday - Monday
Fourth of July weekend! Ryan took Friday off so he and the boys and I ran around getting food and drinks for the holiday weekend. Friday night we went to a party in Tipton with the Sandys. Eventually, the boys had fun running around with Claire catching lightening bugs, even after Calvin had commented, "We came here for nothing." He was a little bored at first!
Saturday, the Fourth of July, we went to the Bettendorf Parade. It rained the entire time, but the boys didn't care. They got a bag full of candy that they spent much of the late morning sorting with Mason. We went out to the cabin with the Ebelings and Grizz, Maggie, and Lois. It rained steadily all day. Bummer for the Fourth of July. We had planned to go to Princeton Beach and then the slough... It cleared a little in the late evening. Our cabin neighbors lit many fireworks so we had our own private showing. Finally, Sunday we were able to boat all day and enjoy more Juloy-like weather.
Monday the boys and I walked over to Truman School and played on the playground equipment. In the evening, they put on the sprinkler and ran around getting soaked.
We are keeping very busy!
Saturday, the Fourth of July, we went to the Bettendorf Parade. It rained the entire time, but the boys didn't care. They got a bag full of candy that they spent much of the late morning sorting with Mason. We went out to the cabin with the Ebelings and Grizz, Maggie, and Lois. It rained steadily all day. Bummer for the Fourth of July. We had planned to go to Princeton Beach and then the slough... It cleared a little in the late evening. Our cabin neighbors lit many fireworks so we had our own private showing. Finally, Sunday we were able to boat all day and enjoy more Juloy-like weather.
Monday the boys and I walked over to Truman School and played on the playground equipment. In the evening, they put on the sprinkler and ran around getting soaked.
We are keeping very busy!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Day 22-24 Tuesday -Thursday
Tuesday we pretty much just rested at home. It has been cloudy and cool for late June in Iowa. I golfed at Hidden Hills with my mom, Wendy, and Marilyn. We had to wear sweatshirts!
Wednesday was busy. Cal wanted to spend some of his accumulated birthday money. We spent more than an hour wandering the aisles at Toys R Us, then Target. He bought a couple little things. Next we went to the Family Museum. The boys made shadow puppets, played at the exhibits, and went into the "Sky Lab" planetarium to see the July night sky! We finally made our way home about 3:00.
Thursday we went to Niabi Zoo with Maga Mitchell and Sophia. Of course we rode the train and the carosel. Jake liked the bobcats best. I think that was because they ran along side the fence next to him. Cal liked the giraffes. (Did I spell carosel and giraffe right? I don't think carosel is right...). The giraffes were really cool. They were actually "running" around which seemed unusual as they normally just stand there! What fun! We went to Kelli and Jay's in the evening for dinner and the boys just played around in the backyard.
Let the Fourth of July weekend begin!
Wednesday was busy. Cal wanted to spend some of his accumulated birthday money. We spent more than an hour wandering the aisles at Toys R Us, then Target. He bought a couple little things. Next we went to the Family Museum. The boys made shadow puppets, played at the exhibits, and went into the "Sky Lab" planetarium to see the July night sky! We finally made our way home about 3:00.
Thursday we went to Niabi Zoo with Maga Mitchell and Sophia. Of course we rode the train and the carosel. Jake liked the bobcats best. I think that was because they ran along side the fence next to him. Cal liked the giraffes. (Did I spell carosel and giraffe right? I don't think carosel is right...). The giraffes were really cool. They were actually "running" around which seemed unusual as they normally just stand there! What fun! We went to Kelli and Jay's in the evening for dinner and the boys just played around in the backyard.
Let the Fourth of July weekend begin!
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