A Summer Day

Yesterday was Jeff's birthday. He took the day off work and we all went on a scenic drive around the Hood Canal and up to Lake Cushman. It was a beautiful day for it. We stopped at Dosewallips, where we'll be camping next month; at Lake Cushman; and at Hoodsport. Scott, Amanda, & Josh came over after we got home and we barbecued steak. It was a good day.

Josh stayed over last night. We got the household chores done this morning before it started to heat up outside. While the boys were out playing in the yard, Tyler got his first ever bee sting. Ouch! We got out the baking powder and liberally applied it to the sting, before long it was just a dot on his finger. Then I went to pick up Tara. After we got back, Josh got himself stung. Silly boy, don't chase bees! More baking powder and water, and an Aunt Lori lecture about not making them any madder because I don't want Tommy getting stung.

Then the kids decided they wanted to go swimming. Jeff ran Tara home to get her swim suit while the boys got ready here. Then off to the pool with all of them for a couple hours. It's good for them. Actually, I really like the pool being so close. They are running a summer special on Mon-Fri afternoons, $1 swim for an hour and a half. The timing works well for us, Jeff drops them off on his way to work and they walk home when they're done. Tommy's nap time has been falling about the same time, so I have a little bit of time to catch up on housework or play on the computer, some "me" time.

We're barbecuing again today, burgers. I'm trying to keep the heat outside. I made Jell-O with oranges, and we may have salad. I haven't decided yet.