More Summer Fun

The kids have been very busy with sleepovers, boating, tennis, concerts, movies, swimming, tubing, wakeboarding, and of course, the annual Milwaukee tradition of Summerfest! WoW!!!



Yesterday, they were both out on the same lake, at the same time, on two different boats, each with their friends. They never even saw each other. Amanda tried wakeboarding for the first time and Jake was tubing. I give them credit for their courage with trying new things.



I asked both of them to take a photo......you can see that didn't happen. Glad that they both own a nice digital camera......



Jake also fits work into his social schedule and Amanda has been working occasionally for her Dad.



Summerfest - the world's largest outdoor music festival - or so they say........has opened for this year and both kids have gone down to catch the festivities.



Tonight, Amanda is there for the first time without her Mommy. She is with Kendall, Kendall's older sister, and her friend. They took the shuttle bus down and will return the same way.



Needless to say....I am a wreck. She had to endure lectures about strangers, staying in public places, not taking beverages from anyone and every other possible scenario I could come up with for staying safe.



I am happy to report that she has been texting me with updates to ease my nerves. Despite this, I will be on edge until she is home safely tonight.



Jake and Hannah went down last night to catch the Rascal Flats concert. They had a great time and also rode the handy shuttle bus in to the city.



I am working, doing laundry - an endelss task- and preparing for a journey to the Dells for a wedding. I am the official photographer for the event. I 'm excited about this "gig". I actually have 3 weddings booked this summer and some family portraits also.



I just finished a week of school at the Sally Ride Academy. I took a digital video/animation class for graduate credit that will count toward updating my teaching license for another 5 years. Two more class booked for this summer to complete the 6 credits total that I need.

So we are all BUSY!