So what's been going on with us?

Not a whole lot, which is nice. That's what summer is for, right?

Emilia had her check-up with Dr. Balasz, who said everything looks great with her ears. She had her hearing checked and passed with flying colors.

Ella has been going to Kids' College this week, and Ryan has been helping (a little more than he had planned, but that's how things go.) It's art and drama this week. Next week is Spanish and puppetry.

Ella celebrated Addison's birthday on Wednesday. Stacey took Addison, Melissa, Alex, Ava, Jaxon, and Ella to Garden City. They swam at the big pool, had cake and ice cream and Addison's grandparent's house, and ate and played at McDonald's. We're not sure if Stacey is a saint or insane (or both) but she survived with a smile on her face. Ella had a great time. And Stacey enjoyed a beer upon their return.

Ella is grounded from TV and friends today because she was Little Miss Bad Attitude at dance yesterday, and it's actually been really good. We finished her second American Girl chapter book from the library, and she and Ryan went to check out more. She cleaned her room and went through her clothes. She played some educational computer games. She even took a little nap. And she hasn't complained at all about the TV being off. We'll see how long it lasts.

Hope you're having a relaxing few days, too.