July 2012 - Week 3

The third week of July and the fourth week of the Sailing program is in the books! We're having a great time with the kids. They seem to be having fun too! Here is the synopsis:

Sailing! 

The boys arrive by motorboat!

Sailing Away! (Claire)

Madi Underway!

Group photos of the SCYC classes were taken this week. Here are the pics:

Opti I (Madi)

Opti II (Claire)

Bay Kids (Rose)

Sunfish II (Geoffrey) The class decided to have their pic taken with Geoffrey's "cool Pirate sail!"

Concert:

Thanks to Sandi, who came over to take care of the kids, Anna Marie and I were able to go on a date! After dinner, we set off for the Ocean City Music Pier where we had tickets to see Arlo Gutherie. We didn't know it at the time we purchased the tix, but the show was part of the Gutherie Family Reunion Tour. Woody Gutherie's 100th birthday was celebrated only days before this concert. Many of his songs were included in the set list. It was a great show!

Arlo's Guitars

 Crabbing:

After taking a week off from crabbing, yes, it's been that slow, we were back at it this week. There is no noticeable improvement in our catch as we harvested just four crabs.

America's Got Talent:

The kids have enjoyed watching AGT for several years now. This year is no exception. It has become a ritual we all enjoy. The girls frequently play AGT. One performs and the other two judge. They take turns performing and judging. They are thinking about entering the competition one day. 

While watching the show on TV, they root for their favorites and give big forearm "X's" to acts that don't meet muster. When they were little, they liked to watch, but didn't really pick up on the name of the show. Everyday they would ask if the "Three X's" were on. This year they use the short hand "AGT" when discussing the show.

Swimming:

We're having another hot spell. With temperatures in the high 90s, the kids are especially interested in swimming. A new favorite spot in in the big creek, near the kayak launch area. I take them there on the motor boat. Anna Marie takes them in the car. Sometimes it's tough on the lifeguards (us). While in the water, the swimmers splash and have fun. It's a different story on land. Green head flies swarm around the lifeguards biting at every chance. 

Treats:

As you might imagine, the kids eat a lot of food! They particularly like treats! Once or twice a week we indulge them with special treats. 

Peanut butter and mint Oreo cookie shakes!

This week, the girls attended an Ice Cream Social at the yacht club. It gave the boys an opportunity to try their hands at creating a special ice cream concoctions of their own.

Boy were they good!

Thursday evening was Funnel Cake night. Rose was the official "Powder Monkey" (the powder monkey shakes the powdered sugar on the funnel cake) but she graciously shared her duties with Madi and Claire. 

Musical Theater:

The girls had a great time at the opening night production of "Cinderella" by the Ocean Professional Theater Company. They had a great time and are ready to go to another musical!

When they arrived back home, they couldn't stop talking about the experience. They loved the music, the theater and Cinderella. They particularly liked the part when Prince Charming came to their seats to see if the glass slipper fit. As you may have guessed, it didn't, even though they are princesses. Prince Charming was particularly enamored with Roses's flowered sandals and told her so. She appreciated the compliment!

The boys chose to stay home, as they had no interest in seeing the play. We watched the Phillies on TV instead.

Action on the Hibachi Court!

Hibachi:

As reported last week, the Bocce court is finished. The kids have never heard of Bocce but they learned to play the game rather quickly. On Thursday, Josh asked the others if they wanted to play a game on the Hibachi Court. All agreed and the boys defeated the girls 7 - 0. Bocce Ball on the Hibachi Court... you gotta love it!