Back Home Again!

Cam and Doug started the day at Cascades golf course.  They were able to play nine before it got to be too hot.  Cam was happy with his score, so was Doug but unfortunately he threw his back out and had a hard time driving home.  Once they got back we went to eat at Noodle & Company.  It is a new favorite Heinisch lunch spot.  Cam likes the noodles, but more importantly the multiple flavor Coke dispenser.  He can mix all kinds of flavors with lemonade, Sprite and Root Beer.

After lunch we walked up to TIS and did some shopping before we left.  We had a great weekend with Brett.  We helped him put on his license plate, do a little cleaning and organize a couple of the items he will need for work.  On the way home Doug remarked how proud he is of Brett and all he has learned to do this summer on his own.  I feel the same way.  It is wonderful to see him have some success and gain a lot of life experience, even if one of those experiences was getting stuck in a four mile three hour backup on the interstate.

It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity

Today was definitely the hottest it has been all year.  I am glad that we were able to help Brett circumnavigate his thermostat.  He hadn't really needed his air conditioning, but this weekend will beanother story.  Four of us were out the door at 8:30 this morning to walk to the farmer's market.  It was a long, hot walk, but Cam and I made it.  Vicky and Parce met us there.  There was a lot of different vegetables, fruits and flowers.  We also found some delicious baked goods which made for a wonderful breakfast.  Cam and I checked out the craft tents before we left.  He found a wooden wand that looked right out of Harry Potter.  We were sure it would help us apparate back to Brett's.  It didn't quite work, but we had fun trying.

It was a hot one to the apartment.  Meg was up waiting for us.  She had opted out of the morning trip, which might have been a good idea considering the heat and the busy week she had had with sports.  We drove out to Target and then took Cameron creek sliding at Cascades Park.  Meg decided to watch this time which worked out well as most of those who showed up to slide with Cam were younger than him.  After that we went to Oliver Winery for lunch.  Parce and Vicky met us there as well.  We had a great lunch and learned that Bocce ball should never be played on a hill near a pond.

Once lunch was over we all went to see Jurassic World.  Cam had finished the original book this week and saw the movie.  Meg wasn't sure she wanted to see it, but in the end we all really liked it.  From the movie we went bowling and then to Barnes and Noble.  We stopped by Parce's to see if they wanted to go to Buffalouie's but they decided not to.  The weather did cool off a little by then, but it was still hot and humid.  Once dinner was over we walked around campus and had ice cream from Hartzell's.  I couldn't believe I made it.  My legs were done by the time we got home.  It was a good tired, however, as we had a wonderful day.

Bloomington

We left for Bloomington after chess today.  Cameron was thrilled when Doug picked him up as he had won the tournament for the week.  He said he even tried to make things exciting by taking all of the last opponents playing pieces.  He said it wasn't the best strategy for the win, but it worked and he came home with the trophy.

We were at Brett's by 8 p.m.  He was waiting for us, so that we could all go out to dinner.  Meg, Cam and Brett wanted to go to Mother Bear's so that was our first stop.  We saw Vicky and Parce there as well.  The food was excellent, but we all decided to leave room for bread sticks.  It took awhile to get set up for the night as we had to blow up mattresses and make beds.  We were all finally able to settle in close to 11 p.m.

It is great that we can stay at Brett's.  He has a wonderful location, room for all of us and doesn't mind the company.  His apartment was extremely clean and almost everything was put away.  We are very impressed with how much he has done on his own this summer.  He has gained a lot of experience and seems very happy.

Tennis

Seven on Seven was cancelled tonight due to a storm in Elkhart.  We had just arrived at NIBCO field when the downpour occurred.  At first they asked everyone to wait it out, but after ten minutes and close watch of the radar they decided to reschedule for July.  Meg and I were disappointed until we realized that she could make it to the "ladders" at the high school for tennis.  The night was a success for her as she lost the first round in a close one 6-4 then won a tie breaker in the second 7-5.  She was pleased as was her coach.

Cal went to tennis as well.  I don't know if he liked it as well.  I was glad he went as they called him to work.  He went from 5-7 and then left for practice.  He played a couple of matches as well.  Some of his friends from two years ago were there.  He enjoyed seeing them.  I am not sure about his feelings on tennis, however.  I tried to ask him today, but I don't know if he is sure what he wants to do.  Guess time will tell.

Job Search is Over

Cal and Brett's summer job search is over and has landed them both in the kitchen.  Cal is a dishwasher this summer and Brett will be working at a new multi restaurant style cafeteria at IU.  Both seemed please with their jobs.  We didn't ask Cal to get one, but he decided that was what he wanted to do.  Brett is happy to finally be done looking.  He had put in at least fifty applications and had had several interviews, but nothing worked out until today.  Once we bring him his Social Security card over the weekend he can fill out the paperwork and start next week.  Cal plans to work all weekend and has already learned a lot about the inter workings of a restaurant - kitchen staff vs. waitstaff - onion rings are hot when you drop them in the fryer - there is a lot of turnover - to name a few.  We'll see how it goes for each of them.  My Dad always says that life is just one story after another - their summer jobs will be a good story one day.

Bright Time Camp

Cam started Bright Time Camp at Bethany Christian yesterday.  He has tennis from 8:30 to 9:30, center stage from 9:30 to 10:30 and then chess from 3 to 4.  Cameron told me yesterday that he absolutely loves it and tennis is his favorite so far.  The tennis instructor is also the middle school coach and knows Cameron's name from Cal playing tennis.  He told Cam that he lets some of the 5th graders practice with the middle school team.  Cam was excited about that.  I am thrilled with how much he likes Bethany Christian and already feels comfortable there.  He was high fiving the players when I dropped him off and has met several friends as well.

Life of an Athlete

Meg is quickly learning what it is like to be a high school athlete in the summer.  She starts her day at basketball at 7:30 a.m., moves to tennis from 10 to noon and then ends at soccer playing from 6:30 to 8:00.  Luckily, that is only on Mondays and Wednesdays.  The rest of the week she has just one or two sports a day.  So far she really likes being a three sport athlete, but wishes that basketball started a little later or was in the afternoon.  Fridays are her favorite as her day doesn't start until tennis.

I like that she is trying three sports.  This way she will meet a lot of girls and will feel extremely comfortable going into high school.  She has said several times that she will be in the best shape of her life by the end of the summer.  That is true.  So far I have also enjoyed getting up to take her as it gets our days started early. In addition it really helps that Cal can drive this summer so I only have to worry about getting two of the Heinisch children to their activities.  July will slow down with sports for Meg as basketball will be over.  Until then Meg will keep up the best that she can.