Day 10 Start of Summer Vacation

A feeling of summer vacation.  Today was the first Monday of summer vacation for my children.  Technically, Friday was their first day, but a Monday off of school just feels like the real thing.  We kicked off the morning with NO alarms!!!  Next, cheer class for my daughter through the local rec. department, followed by a trip to the library to sign up for their summer reading program.  Before we knew it a friend was over on her bike wanting my daughter to go to the pool...we ended up at the local (free) beach instead.  Each of my children brought a friend, beach toys a they claimed they weren't going in the water, and lots of energy along with.  When we parked and were heading towards the local small lake, we saw our friends who we had no idea were going to be there too.  Sitting down on the beach towel, attempting to read, while getting distracted by all the laughter, squeals and other sounds was truly the sound of joy on a first 'official' day of summer vacation.