Life & Times of 5 Busy Nortons

Sunday, July 5, 2026

June Part 2 & Happy 4th

Everyone's been going in different directions, but I'll try to sum up.
Ben & Derek had a good time at football camp.  Ben got a bit of playing time.   
The next morning I dropped Ben off at Lake Wenatchee to work in the camp store.  Sarah had already been there for a few days.  They had a fun time--especially during their off duty adventures, hiking, swimming, etc. 
Hike day
Leavenworth maybe? 
I also had a fun hike day--checking out the Franklin Falls hike with my 5th grade teaching partner Ellie.  It's a great hike. We're going to kick off girls camp with a hike on day 1! 
Libby went and helped out at Summer Duals.  (She spent the week grounded and getting rolling with her Intensive Outpatient Therapy, so she was glad to get out.)   She also used it as a chance to try wrestling a bit to decide if she should get the surgery recommended by the shoulder doctor.  She decided yes--she should have the surgery.  So we're all scheduled for July 14th, hoping for a cancellation on July 10th so Derek doesn't have to miss the family reunion to be with her. (Not all that hopeful--but you know--wishing?)
Derek worked the Pride parade and saw his favorite pride celebrants. 
I spent a weekend going deep on Geneva's house.  Leanne came into town and was a huge help.  We got so much cleaned out of the upstairs bedroom so it could be painted and prepped for carpet. 
More hiking
Not sure about this...but okay. Fun times. 
Geneva had water damage in the back wall.  So goodbye wall.  They'll put in the new wall this week. 
Sarah and Ben did a swim competition this week. 
Ben really wanted to make this flag jello to take to the 4th of July when they got home.  We worked on it together--it was pretty fun, but people didn't really chow it down.  Not a lot of Jello eaters at the party. 
Happy 4th!  Ben and I went to Maren's house.  Sarah was on her flight to Scotland, Libby went to Richmond Beach with friends, and Derek was working.  Pretty typical!  Happy 4th! 
Sarah getting ready for Scotland flight with choir friends.