Fun in the sun

we have been very busy this summer~~ even though its been so hot out!

here are some jumbled pictures!

isaiah finally got a hair cut

hanging out at north avenue beach

christina liked it at the beach--- just didn't want to be on the sand!

lounging.  you can see the city in the background

we went to a balloon birthday party in the park.  they tied notices on each balloon with the day and an email address hoping that people who find the balloons will email in their locations

the kids running up the hill to release their balloons

isaiah about to throw his balloon in the air

chasing after the balloons

isaiah reading nonsense words

here is another video of our dear isaiah!  it is important for kids who are learning to read to be able to decode words that follow certain patterns-- whether those words are real or not.  one of the skills that isaiah and i work on is reading "nonsense words".  he's getting really really good at it!  we make it into a game with these cards here:

Busy summer

its been a very busy summer indeed for teamshin!  we've had tons of fun traveling to michigan, dc, va and keeping cool from the crazy heat!

here are some random jumbled pictures so far...

hannah emo bought us a homemade popsicle maker, yummmy!

having fun at the park

isaiah's first day at cooking class!  he made strawberry bread.

xtina at pearl's wedding near dc.  it was HOT!

christina again at pearl's wedding

enjoying the view from the planetarium

isaiah the astronaut!

visiting dc

christina the monkey