We decided to make a list of experiences we want to achieve as a family this summer, sort of like a summer bucket list. My first pick was kayaking on the Hudson. 

I booked us a kayaking tour on the Hudson valley and that’s what we are doing on this gorgeous summer morning. We began our adventure kayaking south under Storm King Mountain before crossing the Hudson River to the base of Breakneck Ridge on the Eastern bank. This was a long stretch of constant paddling which took about 30 mins until we crossed the river. Then we paddled North to Pollepel Island. When we got to the island, the kayak guide shared history of the castle as we paddle around, viewing the ruins from the water-level perspective.

This was a lot of fun and really exhausting. I was amazed how strong Chloe was. She had no problem keeping her pace with everyone and she was the only teenager on a single kayak. 

I hired myself as my kids camp counselor today. I got them up early, went jogging, and we put up the badminton net and played…

And then I realized today is 4th of July.  

Back at Chung’s for an awesome afternoon of fun!

This girl who wears gloves when touching feet, charges me $10 for 20 minute foot massage. She’s not that good but the price is good. 😉

Silver Award ceremony took place at our town park, all wearing masks. Chloe spent 50 hours completing her silver award project working with Camp Sunshine – a summer recreational program for disabled children and young adults.
CONGRATULATIONS, Chloe!! So Proud of you!

Got the kids up early in the morning for 8 am tennis practice. 

Instead of doing tennis camps this summer, we are getting some proper lessons. 

Our house is getting a new roof today so we escape the noise to get fresh air~

To the father of my kids! 

We had my MIL over for lunch today.