Summer 2

The morning after we got back, the kids all had to get up early to start Lango Spanish Camp.  This was Connor's fifth year, Elise's third, and Evan's first.  It was also our fourth company, and definitely the best!  We did Berlitz last year, which was amazing, but tons more expensive.  The kids loved going (Elise added a third week, she liked it so much,) and they learned a ton.  At the end of the first two weeks there were performances by each age group to show off their skills.
   

"Passport" Photos for Spanish Camp

No, she didn't really go, but she wanted a picture anyway!

   

About to start "Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillos y Pies"

"Baila Con Tu Cuerpo"

Second Week - "Arco Iris" (Rainbow)

"Animales"

  

Connor was "El Oso Caminando"

Nicaraguan Folk Dance

  

  

Connor made a paper mache mask at camp.

Not sure what it is, but it does look creepy!

     
While the kids were in Spanish camp, Corinne didn't know what to do with herself:
  

Cleaning the Kitchen

Lying in a Puddle

Looking Fancy (She found the headband and glasses herself.)

     
Our good friends, the Corrigans, were sealed in the Los Angeles temple on July 26.  We were excited to be able to attend it.  I had only ever been to wedding sealings, so seeing Mason sealed to his family was really special.  (Yeah, I cried.)
  

 
The first Saturday in August, our outdoor-maniac friends organized a trip to Zuma Beach.  Zuma, however, was full.  So, we went down the road to La Piedra, which required a hike down a steep trail, but was awesome!
    

Ryan continued his project of growing the "spiciest peppers in the world."  It includes Ghost Peppers, Butch T Trinidad Scorpions, and Carolina Reapers.  He started the seeds (which he had to order online) in March, then babied them through the summer.  They weren't doing so well on this day, though.
   

      
We drove over to Mothers' Beach one evening to hang out with Aunt Helena.  Both the kids and her dogs had an awesome time.  The lack of waves made Corinne pretty confident, so once again, she scared tons of strangers by sticking her head underwater!