Summer is a great time for your little ones to take swim lessons. Many city rec centers offer affordable lessons. Penelope has been taking lessons for a couple of years now but we took a break during the school year and started up again this summer. She goes to Noonan Family Swim School and is currently swimming at an intermediate to advanced level.


Not only is swimming a great skill to know but it is a great way to cool off during the summer heat. It is also good exercise!


Penelope's goal is to get her skill up enough that she can learn to surf in the ocean. You go little fishy!

Looking for some summer fun? Why not visit a local farm. Many farms have fun activities during the summer. There are several farms in our area that offer fruit picking, horse camps, or the opportunity to just bring a lunch and picnic around some beautiful surroundings. Last week Penelope visited a local alpaca farm, The Alpaca Hacienda with her school summer camp. It was her first time riding a school bus so she was pretty excited. They got to tour the ranch and learn all about the cute and furry alpacas, feed them, create crafts, go shopping and enjoy a lovely picnic lunch. She had a blast!



Alpaca's are a domesticated member of the camel family. You can read all about them here.