summer work is hard to do

Sammy was working in a summer workbook that we have each year. He is required to do one page of work each day for the whole summer.  Two days ago his workbook had the following story and questions.
"Sandra's mom offered to help her get ready for the new school year.  Sandra grew a full inch over the summer. Her shoes were too tight, and her pants were almost above her ankles."
"What do you think Sandra and her mother will do?"  Sam's answer: Put her on a diet.
"Which clues helped you decide?"   Sam: That's how you get unfat.
A part of me was sad that he wrote this b/c I've been pretty hard with him this summer about his weight but another part of me laughed b/c it is kinda cute.

Also, this week was the Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta. It is a double elimination race.  Last year, Sam lost his first race and then sat in the back and cried the rest of the evening.  This year, he lost his first race but came back to win and place 2nd in the Bear Den.  I'm so excited to see how he's grown.
I love this first picture b/c if you look in the background you will see Kalen helping Sam blow his boat...super cute b/c they do not always get along as brothers.

Last week, Kalen and Daddy finally got to have a one-on-one date.  They went to see Planes 2: Fire and Rescue. Kal really enjoyed his time with Daddy just the two of them and I think they both needed it.  Kal is our firecracker and he and Kurtis butt heads often.  They both enjoyed their time together.  It was sweet.
Kalen also started something fun two weeks ago when he started soccer.  At first I was worried that this would be a waste of money (Sam did not enjoy soccer and we didn't even try Izzy) but Kalen seems to love it and Zeke is starting to pretend and kick a ball around too!  We might end up with 2 soccer players.  Kal loves getting his gear on and going to practice and it's great for him to get out his energy!

 Lastly, Isabel got a manicure and pedicure for the first time last week.  There is a new place opened up for girls 3-14 years old to go get pampered, a spa.  They also offer a mommy/daughter package and I'm hoping that maybe for Christmas we'll get a treat.  She loved it and had so much fun being spoiled.

Lastly Zeke is just cute.  He likes to kick balls around the house and he is talking more.  He has started to hit back when he gets mad and he really knows how to throw a fit....typical toddler but I just love him!