Last week Lucas finished his Math book - early. And I had promised that if he managed to finish it by the end of June we'd get a couple of days off school. That's a big deal around here, as we don't take days off school very often, and we have been doing the 'school year round' thing the past couple of years.
Ending by the end of June had a bonus to us, since the following Monday - today - was Canada Day, and we were able to use that as an excuse to take an almost complete day off of everything and enjoy of the holiday.
Ed did some tasks around the house - installing the fan in the woodstove, that kind of thing. The Farming Game hit the table (for the second day in a row), and we ate supper in the living room.
But the Lord was smiling on us especially today in giving us a beautiful clear sunny day which we took full advantage of. Despite the cold we packed into the car and drove the little distance to Punta del Chileno where we just passed time.
For some reason the kids were really eager to climb the lookout tower first thing, saying "If we find some money, can we go for ice cream?"
And they found this! A peso! Somehow I think it was planted on a previous trip for just such a time as this!
The boys stripped off their shoes and socks...
And hit the sand hill with a freshly waxed board.
They tried some jumps, both with...
...and without the board...
...while Emily, Ed, and I watched from the sidelines.
The kids tried a pose they'd done a couple of years ago. They still look great!
And Emily practiced her photographic arts, too:
A much needed family day for all of us.
But I still can't get over wearing mittens on Canada Day. I think we'll save the ice cream reward for Christmas.
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