Playing dress up...

Yesterday, Grace came out and said, "Mom, look at Willow all dressed up!"
Indeed she was- rocking a mermaid outfit and all!

Thinning peaches at the Orchard...

Last night I took the kids and Liam out to the orchard to thin the peaches. Trav had to go out with the missionaries, so I loaded them up, drove out and helped for as long as I could while trying to herd the 5 kids in the right direction! We had fun, and oh, boy, I can't wait until those little peaches are the size of softballs! Canning season- I can feel you aproaching!!!

A dog party...

Oh, my little firecracker, Grace surprises me hourly with her funny little personality! Yesterday she had a dog party underneath the tramp. When I was given a hand-written & hand- delivered invite, how could I not attend???
...she just gets my heart!(And yes, they look like orphans with their crazy hair! Where was their Mother anyway?)

Tristin & Liam cookin it up in the kitchen...

Yesterday Tristin & Liam signed off a Scout requirement by making a dessert! Peanut Butter & chocolate rice krispie treats!

Homemade sidewalk paint...

I found a reciepe online for sidewalk paint and thought we would try it out yesterday. It was super easy too! 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup cornstarch & food coloring! I read that it washes off with the hose, but I was lazy and left mine on the driveway! The kids had a blast- and that was the point!

The fountain...

I've been trying really hard this Summer to do fun activities with the kids- so we braved the 95 degree weather the other day and took them to the fountain near our home. I'm all about the free activities as well, so this was perfect! There were tears and smiles, laughs and shade so it all worked out! And nothing better than seeing my sweet Willow is a swim suit with those little chicken legs walking around! Pure Heaven!