Summer Reading

We completed Summer Reading Programs for Orem and Provo Libraries. Yay, us!

There was plenty more reading.

We went to more Stories in the Park.

We had more picnics.

We went on more walks.

Apparently Jet decided to go trick-or-treating on one of our walks.

We went to more Provo Story Trails. 

"How the Brazilian Beetles Got Their Gorgeous Coats" at Spring Creek Park.

"The Three Billy Goats Gruff" at Paul Ream Wilderness Park. That is the same place we acted out that story last year so we thought it was fun that the Provo Library put that story there this year. Of course we had to act it out again after reading it.

"The Golden Crab" on a sunny day at Lakeview Park.

Lamington Day is an Australian holiday. We happened to go read a story adapted from an Australian tale at Carterville Park on Lamington Day, July 21. "How the Kangaroo Got Her Pouch." Ha Ha Ha. We also heard the song, "I Come From a Land Down Under," on the radio while we were driving to that park. Ha Ha.

One evening we drew portraits with everyone starting with a head shape then passing the paper to the next person who drew the eyes then the next person who drew the nose, etc. etc. It was so fun to see how different they all turned out. It was a fun family activity and we got credit for Summer Reading. The library reading programs really do have great ideas for activities to do as a family.

We did some activities at both libraries including the Fairy Tale Escape Room at Orem Library

and getting pictures with the Provo Library.

We went to the "Knight Night" Summer Reading Finale at Orem Library. They had members of the Salt Lake City Crusaders talking about armor and doing fighting demonstrations. People were able to ask questions as well. Nichole has been into drawing armor lately so she made sure to bring paper to sketch. And when they talked about different parts of the armor, she knew what they were talking about.

We picked up prizes for Provo's Summer Reading Program as well.

Another successful Summer of reading.