365.4: WEEK 31

Our weeks are beginning to get busy now that school is around the corner. Picking up laptops from the school for remote learning. Afternoon paddle boarding trip with the oldest two. Prepping for advanced math by completing this year's math curriculum. Spontaneous trip to Sedona (where big sis got heat exhustion). Lovely Lumos. Getting a tattoo with my mom in honor of her ankle break/saddle embolism survival. Nox learning to tolerate the kids.

July 27th - August 2nd

TUZIGOOT

I have been on the hunt for IKEA table legs (which are generally $4 each) for months now. Of course, they are out of stock at IKEA. And retailing for $50 for a pair on Amazon. So I hit up Facebook marketplace and found a set of 4 for $25. Good enough for me. Except, they were in Cottonwood... I did what any normal person with OCD would do and decided to drive 100 miles to get the table legs. Since Cottonwood is so close to Tuzigoot National Monument, I decided to make a mini trip of it with the kids and drag them along. We were there for maybe an hour, which was just long enough to take in the sights before completely baking in the hot sun. All in all, worth the quick visit. Plus, downtown Cottonwood is absolutely adorable.

365.4: WEEK 30

I feel like it has finally dawned on me that school is starting soon. Normally, I spend summers counting down the weeks as they slowly trickle by. This summer has been different. I 've counted nothing. Maybe because our lives have become pretty monotonous due to covid. We haven't been on the adventures that we normally go on. I haven't engaged the kids in educational activities the way I have in the past. As a result, the summer sort of flew by in my mind. And here we are, just now trying to prepare for remote learning. Having a new supervisor to oversee work. Traveling to Tuzigoot after an errand in Cottonwood. Building a cat tower for the kitties. Buying headphones and notebooks for school. Paddle boarding down the Salt. Reading with a new friend. Playing family games on Sunday.

July 20th - July 26th

365.4: WEEK 29

Our lives have been unexpectedly consumed by something new: pets. On the 15th, our family welcomes two kitties into our home. Lumos and Nox. It's been quite an adventure, but what better time to do it? With no vacations or extensive outings planned for the forseeable future, it just... fit. Being goofy. Early morning laps. "Gotcha Day' for our kitties. Watching Hamilton and playing on tablets while helping kitties get familiar (they will never adapt to SIX kids. Same, cats. Same). Discovering new things. Love and play. Building simple machines together.

July 13th - July 19th

365.4: WEEK 28

I really feel like I just keep posting more of the same, old thing. Normally, I am counting down the days of summer and throwing in some fun activities to pass the time. But we've passed almost the entire summer without thinking of how many weeks left until school starts. Now it's just a matter of IF school starts. We've had structure and we've had growth, so I'm not too worried at the moment. Watching Hamilton AGAIN and doing jewel painting. Last of the eye exams for the kids. Utilizing Art Hub to learn to draw. Trying to maintain a fitness routine to stay healthy. Celebrating National Kitten Day the best way possible. Practing diving techniques. Paddle boarding with my top two.

July 6th - July 12th

365.4: WEEK 27

HALF WAY. I hit the half way mark and couldn't be happier. You know what else that means? We are also at the half way mark for the year from hell. I never realized I could spend such a significant amount of time in my house. Visiting the optometrist. Being photographed by my five year old. HALF WAY DONE WITH 365. Throwing a tantrum. Watching the much anticipated Hamilton. Eating ice cream after swimming. Prepping food for better healthy habits.

June 29th - July 5th

365.4: WEEK 26

Oops! Watch me fail at posting weekly images... Giddy over a new hair color. Packing for our California vacation. Playing at the beach. Playing at the beach. Playing at the beach. Playing at the beach. Playing at the beach.

June 22nd - June 28th