Yard Progress

Most of you won't care about this post, but my parents might be interested to see the progress in our yard.

We seeded this portion of the lawn to grass. It's a bit sparse, but coming.

The entryway garden/fountain.
Some work in the backyard... new grasses/mulch in the circle, relaid the paving stones and mulched those.

Slowly but surely. :)

Shameful. Seriously.

This is a sad post. Yes, a shameful post.

Look what was under my refrigerator (hanging head in shame):

Top that!

Advanced

I have a friend who is always excited that her child is "advanced." I smile and agree, but inwardly I role my eyes.

But now I want to ask, can her child do THIS? Jane is a genius. Ha!

Silas DOES Sleep

For weeks Silas has told us he doesn't ever fall asleep at night. His statement really bothered Azael. So one night Azael borrowed my camera and got some PROOF to convince Silas he was wrong (brothers love to be right, don't they?) I laughed out loud when I found these photos on my camera tonight!

Summer, Summer, Summer Time

Summertime is the greatest time! We've had a fun, beautiful, and busy summer.... I have enjoyed planning some fun activities for the kids. I've enjoyed the garden, reading some great books, visiting family, going to the pool, etc.

Our roses....

The boys have had a blast having sword fights together. (They have nerf longswords)

Here we are at the pool

At a park near our home - they have an entire FIELD of sunflowers!

Random but fun picture of Lorelai & Jane

Another funny photo: Jane is giving her friend Flora "THE LOOK" because Flora is in her space. Jane gives "THE LOOK" to EVERYONE except her immediate family. Have you been a recipient of "THE LOOK" yet?

Visiting extended family... going dancing with Grandma, cousins Heather & Steve and their kids Destiny, Zach, Dominic. Had a great time!

Swimming in Great Aunt Linda's pond... She was so nice to swim with the kids!

Playing in a sand volleyball court with some friends.

Making "sand angels."

Jane making "THE LOOK" at the camera, but with a half smile.

Having a cup stacking contest. Azael poses by his stack.

And Ephraim poses by his. It's a tie.

Family Wall

Since moving in, we had a big empty wall right inside the door. It was a tricky space to decorate, given the crazy slant, but I recently decorated it by taking a box of old picture frames, painting them with flat black spray paint, then filling with photos. What do you think?

By the way: the series of 5 pictures above "Family" spells Riday using architectural elements from buildings.

New Kitchen Appliance

We have a new countertop appliance. Can you spot it?

It can dice, slice, chop... and add soap to your sugar snap peas. Amazing!
It's excellent with knives, too. It's that "second pair of hands" you've always wanted in your kitchen!
Tune in next time to see what this great tool can do with strawberries...
(and Jane didn't seem to notice that I was a witness to her crimes)