July 21st

It has been very very hot. We had rather a cool spring and then bam, it got super hot. There are summers when we have had but one day hit 90 degrees. We've had many days in the 90's. The pool is delightful, thankfully!

Rose is swimming like a champ now, which means all 9 kids can swim.  Hooray!

She learned with about three lessons from Kevin, which was awesome.

I am writing a lot these days.  I will start school in early August and will have less time then but for now, yes, writing.  I really, really enjoy it.

A few pictures.  We had guests on July 4th and a few days later, which was fun.

Obviously we weren't social distancing from our friends but mostly we have been pretty careful, and our friends have as well.

Naomi is working quite a few hours. Lydia has a couple of part time jobs. Life is rolling around quite smoothly.