The Cruz Family: Having Summer Time Fun

Owen under one of the mushrooms at Hawaiian Falls

Owen and Parker lounging in the pool

Our summer has included a once a week trip to Hawaiian Falls. We go usually on Thursday's. It has been a great source of fun and a way to keep cool. This summer has been a hot one, and having the water to plan in has been so nice. We got season passes at the sports award night in May. They donated a percentage back to our church when we did. It has been the best money spent this summer. The kids love going, we pack a lunch and head off for the day. We get there right as the park is opening and get great spots under the shade. We usually go with friends and it makes for a great day. Owen took Parker and Hutton this last week and they played so well together. I had to take a picture of them relaxing and just sharing a conversation. Katelyn has also taken friends on occasion. There is always someone to share time with when we go. The summer seems to be flying by. Katelyn is preparing to go to pre teen camp this weekend. She will leave on Friday and be gone until Tuesday. It is the first time for her to be gone so long and I will miss her. She has become a huge help this summer. Wanting to learn how to do the laundry, doing the dishes, making meals...she is really growing up. She has been working hard at swim team practice three days a week and working out at Train Up four days a week. She is having a blast and loves going to Train Up.

Owen and I have had time to spend some alone time together while she has been gone and that is always fun also. We have played Wii games, played basketball, gone to Chuck E Cheese and the library during our alone time together. It has been nice to have quality time with the kids this summer. I have truly enjoyed spending time with them. We are all going to Disney Land in CA in just a few weeks. Our family is really excited about the trip. I'm not looking forward to the plane ride, but it is better than driving. These are pictures of Katelyn and Owen after a day at Hawaiian Falls. Don't they look sweet???