We've Missed It!

We don't really have an excuse for staying away from the library all summer, but that's what we did. I guess we were so busy with outdoor activities and friends that we sort of forgot about one of our favorite places! I couldn't believe how excited the kids were, especially Patrick, when I told them that we were going to the library this morning. Madison, Patrick, and Carter have been reading so much this summer. I have bought them a few books, which they have passed around and read. They are reading books from their bookshelves that they've either heard or read more than once already. It was time to bring some new ones into the house!! I heard Patrick telling Madison that he was going to get 30 chapter books. No, he didn't do that, but he did get almost 20. I know how he feels...new books are like candy to me!! We ended up spending 1 1/2 hours there just reading, drawing (they have a small, new drawing area), and picking out books. The kids love the self checkout system that they can use their library cards with. I ended up with 7 different receipts before we were done! It really is amazing that we can spend so much time doing something we love for free :)!!!