July Summer Fun

We love the 4th of July and going to see fireworks.  It was weird with the 4th being on a Thursday this year though.  We only went to Bainbridge to see fireworks this year with friends.  The kids did some bouncy houses and spent most of the time rolling down the hill.  They didn't even stand in line for a balloon this year.  That was always a big hit in year's past.

On the 4th of July, we went to the Stow parade.  We always enjoy that.  It's about an hour and half long.  It was hot but not as bad as last year.  We always bring donuts to the parade as well.  Plus the kids get a ton of candy.

Cleveland had MLB All - Star game this year.  There was a color run on Sunday for it.  Austin was always a big fan of wanting to do it.  The worst part was having to get up early to go but we decided we would do it as a family.  It was a beautiful day for it.   It's not a timed race so we stayed together and went though all the color stops getting sprayed with chalk color.  It was so much fun.  The best part was at the end of the race there was a color run party and the audience would throw color packets while listening to music.  Everyone had a great time!

Melissa and the boys came up from Myrtle Beach for a week.  They stayed with us since our house is all done (well except for the bathroom floor).  We had activities everyday planned.  It was a very fun busy week!  We went to waterworks.  We also went to Cedar Point.  Melissa and Austin rode top thrill dragster, sling shot, and Milliumum Force.  Austin was so happy.  We had a move night in our back yard.  And we went to the Asian Lantern festival at the Cleveland zoo.  It was a great time for everyone.

Austin and Sydney love water parks.  We went to Pioneer Waterland for a friends birthday.  They love the water slides and the jumping floating toys in the pool.  We spent an entire day there.

Since we have season tickets to the Cavs, we had an opportunity to tour Rocket Mortgage Field house while it's under construction.  We didn't think it was going to be too exciting but it ended up being very cool!   The field house is going to be amazing when it's completed.  I am excited for the Cavs season.  Hopefully they will do better this year too!

Austin also went to Cavs basketball camp for a week this summer.  It was a full week of all day basketball.  Luckily he had some friends that went too.  He had a lot of fun!  Basketball should be cool this year.

Austin back for another hearing test

When we were traveling, we noticed Austin had a difficult time hearing.  We had noticed before but because he passed a hearing test last October, we thought he was good.  Austin says what all the time and has difficulty with letter sound combinations.  We decided it was necessary to go to back to the ENT.  Luckily they saw us quickly.  Unfortunately, Austin didn't do well on the hearing test.  It was actually one of his worst hearing test.  We had no option but to schedule for ear tubes.  This was not ideal but he has to be able to hear.  The doctor is putting in a T-Tube this time (longer set of ear tubes).  Surgery was scheduled for August.

Sydney continued to have piano lessons and Austin started some tutoring to help with his English and reading.  We also went to Cedar Point a few times.  Austin and Sydney love Cedar Point!  June was a busy start to our summer.  And the fun has just begun.