Summer Fun

Well, the Litwiller's are going on vacation all summer long. That's right, folks, we're vacationing in Watertown! All the fun (and headaches) of vacation without leaving the comforts of home (although air conditioning would be nice.)

Two weeks ago we took the kids to Lights and Sirens at the park. We left just as a thunderstorm hit, so we sat in the car for about 20 minutes. The boys got restless and started complaining, so Rob threw them out into the elements...just kidding! We waited until the storm died down and then Rob took the boys out to see the myriad of firetrucks and police cars, all flashing their lights and activating their sirens (hence the name of the activity). We got lots of safety info, the most fun being the Mr. Yuck stickers. They got to sit in a fire truck, which was great fun for them, but Matthew refused to honk the horn. Anna actually did okay with all that noise, but kept looking at me for affirmation.

Another fun Litwiller family adventure was going to the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the Piggly Wiggly. The boys jumped around in a bounce house, got their faces painted, got balloons, and ate cheap hot dogs. And that's about it for that one.

We finished up the family reading program at the library by answering all of the questions on our scavenger hunt. I wrote a poem about the boys killing an ant for part of it, so we'll see how that goes over. We're now entered in a drawing and we'll see in August if our efforts were in vain or if we get some cool family prize.

We celebrated Matthew's 4th birthday this past Saturday. He received lots of cards, a Leapster, money, a Wooly Willy game thingy, and a bike from Mom and Dad. (He got the bike back in May so he could ride it all summer.) Grandma and Grandpa Litwiller were here for the festivities. We had a big cookie in lieu of a cake (he wanted orange and Wal-Mart was all out of them). There was a fundraiser at Ace Hardware which included a bounce house, so we took the boys to that. We all went to McDonaldn's afterwards, so I'd say Matthew was thoroughly indulged.

Now we're trying to get the house straightened up. Since housekeeping is not one of my spiritual gifts, that job may take forever. And ever. And then some.

The next great Watertown adventure is in a week, when Riverfest occurs. The boys will get to ride some terrific carnival rides...well, Matthew, anyway. Ben's afraid of heights, so we'll see how that one goes.

I really hope this post made sense. I'm tired. I blame the media, because they are easy targets.