Catch Up Time

 Yep, once again I've gotten myself in this position, this problem of  being such a bad bad blogger that I now have to play "catch up" to update the blog.  So much has been going on, and although I have no valid excuse I can say we've been non-stop busy here.  Between end of school year, starting camp and Simone's Birthday (Oh yes, my baby girl has turned EIGHT!!!) we have been on the go.  I guess I should admit to all of my blogger badness too, I haven't even read any other blogs for a month or more!  I know, gasp....
There it is though, the reason I've not commented on any of my favorite blogs for a while.  I've just been remiss in all my bloggy world duties.  But (again) I promise to change my ways and be a better blogger.  Well, I promise to at least try!

 And here I will recap some of the last two months.....

 We had a rainy afternoon to fill up so we headed to the Children's Museum in Oak Ridge.  The kids just love all the hands on activities and themed rooms! And it was a great way to spend some family time together!  

Sammy loved the boat room and splashing in the water!

 Simone's favorite is the Rain Forest room!

 But they love all the hands on stuff, even Daddy!

 "Sleeping" in a crib all dressed up!  Love the floral purse there Sammy Wei!

 Grandma's Attic had an assortment of dress up clothes...

 Simone was also in her 2nd grade play.  She played the part of a Bumble bee and was absolutely adorable and a great little actress!

 When school was out we made our first trip to the lake for a day of swimming!  My two fish....

 We also went to Ijams Nature Center with our FCC group for our annual Ching Ming Festival.  It was a hot hot day, but so good to see all our buddies!

 And our cousins came to visit so they joined us for our picnic and hike! 

 I love this picture of Simone. ...

 The kids started summer camp and let me tell you, they came home the 1st day very very tired! 

 Apparently they were taking pictures of each other too, these were on the camera and I know I didn't take them!

 Sammy snuggling with Emma.  Rare occurrence...

 We stayed up late enough one night to catch firefly's!  This was Sammy's first time and he loved it.  Simone was a pro and had 12 or so in her net at a time!

So that is first of my "catch up" posts!  Maybe, just maybe, the summer will slow down a bit for us and I'll be back to my regular blog updates!

But for now, I've gotta run....
J