Vacation: Part I

 We went on a much needed framily (friends + family) vacation with the Campbells. We decided on going to the Virgin Islands for what was supposed to be the kids Fall break. Who would have thought back in March that the first week of Fall break was going to be canceled? That's ok, we had the kids do school work every morning before we did anything fun. 

To start off the vacation everyone needed a negative COVID test. That is what the VIs required for entry.

We all had negative tests so it was time to begin our travels. It took a whole day to get to St. John and once we arrived via ferry, Max went straight to the sand so he could touch it. 

We got a golf cart ride to our villa and saw a friend right outside our villa.

When we arrived, the kids were surprised to see that we had our very own pool with the villa.

Since we are in a pandemic, there was not much open or to do but that's ok because we spent 8 full days being a beach bum. This was Max's dream and he was just living his best life for 8 days.

This kid took a nap on the beach one day. I swear he can sleep anywhere.

Max loved the taxi rides to town for dinner because it was basically riding in the back of a pickup truck.

Andy and Brian went to the store and on the way back found this guy right outside our villa. How cool is this?

One day Max and I took a kayak out to check out the bay. Needless to say I was the only one rowing the whole time, but I was not surprised at all.

St. John was quiet and very relaxing. The beaches were pristine and pretty amazing. I can't wait to go back someday. 

Camping

 In mid-September, we did our third camping trip for the year with our friends. It was nice to escape the heat and enjoy the outdoors.

With football starting, the boys had to have TV in the woods.

Nothing like getting a giant fire going to keep everyone warm.

The kids found a snake.

The men took the kids fishing for a few hours and brought home enough fish for everyone to have a fish snack.

We are getting a little excited for Fall when Jessica brings pumpkins for the kids to carve.

It was such a fun weekend in the woods with friends. Camping is officially over for the year.

Trying to Get Caught Up

I haven't blogged in a while because I have been crazy busy, but I am going to get you caught up. 

Max has really been enjoying his ninja classes. This kid is all smiles from ear to ear during each class. He gets so excited to attend and has a blast the entire time. I am so glad we signed him up for the class.

Max and I recently made chocolate covered rice Krispie treats, pumpkin bars, and foam slime.

We went out for a sushi dinner with friends. Max loves his poki bowls, but this is was his first time eating sushi rolls and he really liked it. I am not surprised because of how much he loves poki.

The tooth fairy came to our house again because Max lost the other front tooth.

Max and I spent a couple hours burning off energy at a trampoline park. This place was really cool and Max loved it because they had the warped wall just like in his ninja class. This place wore me out so much that the next time I take Max I think I will invite one of his friends. I am not sure I can handle this place. 

Max went back to school in-person on Monday the 14th. Of course, he wore his gaiter mask all day. The one good thing about the gaiter mask is that it stays around his neck all day and he can't play with it. He had an awesome first week back in class. This boy was so happy to be back. I got my pre-COVID kid back and it's so nice.