Summer is HERE!

WARNING: The following is a timeline of last week's activities. Perhaps it's journal worthy, at least to let my kids know that they didn't just sit and watch TV all summer long, but other than that, I don't know that any other readers would have much interest in it. If you're bored, can't sleep, or just don't want to get off the computer yet, then go ahead and read by all means!
Summer officially kicked off last weekend (and my allergies have finally tapered off), so we've been busy ever since. Some of the things we've enjoyed while trying to beat the heat:

Last Friday: Ward campout and program up Settlement Canyon
Last Saturday-Part I: Family outing to SLC. We visited Wheeler Farm to see the animals, but it was hotter than blazes, so we went up the road to the Lakeshore Learning Store and let the kids make a craft and play with all the great toys while we cooled off. I got to see Lori for just a minute, which was fun.
Last Saturday-Part II: Then we met my mission companion, Ninna, and her family for a good lunch at Rumbi.
Last Saturday-Part III: Back in Tooele later that night, we went up Middle Canyon with the Piacitellis. We roasted hot dogs and ate s'mores--I think Aki stopped eating after his 12th one. It was a lot of fun!

Monday: Symonie's birthday lunch at Thai Siam in SLC--fun to see her and Heidi and Kate. In the afternoon, the kids and I headed to Tooele's favorite joint, Dairy Delight, for an ice cream slush (or "Mr. Misty"—I highly recommend the tigersblood flavor).
Tuesday: visit to the library for some cool-down playtime and check out books/videos. Went to the pool in the afternoon. It was heavenly—can I just say how much my back and stomach love floating in the water with no pressure from baby?
Wednesday: took Makai to see matinee at the air-conditioned theater. I went to book club that night, which was a great time. See here for more on that.
Thursday: made homemade watermelon popsicles with the kids (thanks for the idea, Daisy!). Then Aki came home early from work and we headed to the swimming pool for a couple hours.
Friday: attended the Tooele Arts Festival, where Aki had his first ever--and second--funnel cake! He ran into my cousin Marcus while they were both in line to get huge plates of roasted chicken—imagine that, the two of them looking for food.
Saturday: headed to SLC for a Funaki family baptism and dinner. Good food, good fun. Aki is back at the Arts Festival as I'm typing, trying to score another free funnel cake when the booth shuts down.

P.S. In other news, friend Stormy had her baby on Monday.