End of Summer Bash

The first 2 weeks of school are now complete.

Well..... kinda 2 weeks because they started on a Tuesday, had several early dismissals for heat, and have tomorrow off to make a 4-day Labor Day weekend.

Anyway.....

Since we did not do a family vacation this summer, we did try to have somewhat of a "back to school bash" with our ladies over the first part of August.

And I'd say we were pretty darn successful.... 

- saw Guardians of the Galaxy movie (at the charming Avon Theater in downtown Decatur)

- went to the Jamie Grace concert at Decatur Celebration (and got wet) -- SEE PREVIOUS MATTCHAT POST ABOUT T-SHIRTS

- invited the cousins down for a 2-night sleepover

- attended the Blue Mound parade (where they throw out soybean-shaped stress balls -- AWESOME)

- saw a fantastic outdoor performance of "Shrek the Musical" at The Muni in Springfield

- saw the TMNT movie (also at The Avon Theater)

- took our oldest and her friend for their first visit to the Illinois State Fair, which included the Hunter Hayes concert

- had a fun afternoon of roller skating

- trip to Wal-Mart for a fill-the-cart-with-school-supplies (expensive) "party"

Making memories with family is time such well-spent.  Getting the kids exposed to new happenings and opportunities is a wonderful part of the parenting experience.

How are you doing with that?

Out for now.....

Matt