We're always reading and the library is one of our favorite outings...
...especially this one.
(The kids had buddied themselves up this particular morning with matching outfits for their buddy teams. :))
Each year when the library hosts summer reading programs, the kids get really excited!
Who's not motivated by some sort of reward??
We sign up promptly (giving the librarian grace as she juggles our crowd).
The kids sift through books, helping their little buddies.
This time I gave the older kids a challenge to pick as many non-fiction books as possible.
Brodie has been especially interested in the stories of the Titanic since recently watching a documentary
highlighting the "women and children first" chivalry of the men aboard that fateful voyage.
Elka loves the craft books and also found some historical books about
women's clothing over the centuries which were fascinating.
Brodie's main job at the library is to keep India happy.
(Good job, Daddy!)
And these guys tend to find books quickly,
then move onto some of the more amusing aspects of the library.
Checking out all on their own tends to be a highlight...
and Elka is always right there to cheer the younger ones on.
Guess who got his very own card...finally???
Boden was so cute checking out with his big sister, so subdued and serious.
However, when he got outside he quickly celebrated by running and throwing things...
so much more himself. :)
The kids love to wander around the courtyard, finding quiet corners to read...
hug...
climb trees.
This day, the girls had gotten a sign language book after having studied Helen Keller's story.
I'm always amazed at the spider web of learning that develops from one source of inspiration.
Even the little ones are spelling words in sign language now as a result of their interest in Helen's life.
We love our peaceful library and our quiet memories there.
With bookmarks safe in Jesus Act Stick jars, the kids are working heartily
to earn their Rubio's kids meals...woohoo!...thanks to summer reading.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
Colossians 3:23