Six.Five

6.5

• We got to float Kooskia to Kamiah. We borrowed inner tubes from a friend, and met up with friends that we hardly ever do stuff with. We tied all the inner tubes together, passed snacks all around, climbed from tube to tube, and got to go cliff jumping at the end. We all really enjoyed it. I asked you which you like better, rafting or inner tubes, and you liked them both because they are different. We did go rafting with a bunch of friends. We started late and took a long dinner break on the beach. We didn't end up getting home until 10. We were definitely party animals. 
• Grangeville hosted their first kids triathlon. You were excited to try it. You first had to swim one length of the pool. Dad was able to be in the water with you. Most all the kids were wearing a life jacket, but you did the whole length on your own and you were really tiring hard to do free style with a side breathing. Afterwards, we helped you in the transition to bike. I ran along side you because you were still not great on just a two wheeler. This part was hard for you because it was up hill and I had to help you start again every 20 yards. Then, you finished with running. You crossed the finish line with a big smile on your face. This is definitely a repeat for you.
• We had a sweet afternoon as a family. I got out all the paint stuff and we all created something while listening to the audiobook "Restart". It was nice to just be with you kids and not feel like I have to get work done. 
• We went to the thrift store and found this Disney princess cookbook. You were so excited to make something from it, so I decided that you were going to make a whole dinner by yourself. I had you season the drumsticks and stick them on the smoker. You then made a pasta salad from one of the Ariel's recipes. You finished the meal with green beans. I love seeing how proud of yourself you were. Everyone loved it also!
• We have been still working our way through the Ivy and Bean series. I love slower mornings with you, cuddle on my bed, reading together.