Aaron leads karate warm-ups

Sensei (the karate teacher) convinced Aaron to take his brown belt test at the end of August.  He also has the upper belt students lead the class warm-ups sometimes.  Sensei knows how to delegate!

In the second picture, Benji is on the far left.

--Victoria

Benji at summer camp (Lego camp)

Benji came back from a week with Grandma and Papa in New Jersey

Post-camp splash park fun

It's been really hot in DC this week.  Benji is spending the week in New Jersey with Aaron's parents and Aaron has been working overtime on his current contract.  Instead of a family dinner, I picked Tamar and Daniel up from camp and gave them sandwiches, veggies, and fruit in the car on the way to a splash park near our house.  In addition to being lots of fun, they had enough extra exercise that they fell asleep easily (they often keep each other awake by talking and giggling).  I think this should become a regular event!  --Victoria

"Snowman" by Daniel.  Photo-bomb by Tamar.

They ran and ran ...   and played with some neighborhood kids.

Daniel was cautious at first, but the water immediately brought out Tamar's joyful spirit!

Daniel got a little cold but the big bag of swim gear included a kiddie-wetsuit to keep him warm.

end of school artwork (by Benji)

Enjoy!
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--Victoria
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