The kids spent the past week at a theater arts camp and sweated their little behinds off. They had a great time but it seemed that watching a movie in front of the air conditioner at home after camp was their only relief. They didn't even have the energy to go swimming at the lake in the afternoon. So needless to say, we haven't done much in the way of our usual outdoor activities. And to be honest, the thought of hiking in 90 degree temperatures with high humidity isn't my idea of fun at the moment either.

Next week however, we hope to get back to our outdoor activities. The kids are taking another class in orienteering at Pineland Farms with their 4-H club. The kids are looking forward orienteering with their friends who have never tried the sport.

Now if the warm temperatures continue without the high humidity, and the bugs can be managed with only one application of bug spray, we'll be one happy family.