Fire!

Okay, don't panic this fire was on purpose. We've had a fire pit as long as we've lived here and we dicided it was time to try it out. We singed the grass around it and had a really good time.

We learned the wind changes direction alot here...

Daddy is a master marshmellow roaster...
And the baby is a master marshmellow eater!

He was totally grossed out by it at first, then Dad pushed his fist to his mouth and after he got one taste it disappeared really quickly and then he signed for more. This was especially exciting as I'd been trying to get him to sign for about a week before this.

Just a Mowhawk Day

Some days you just need spiky hair.

I can't believe how thick this guy's hair is. It actually makes a really good mohawk.

So, there are days when we don't have anywhere to be and we have interesting ways of entertaining ourselves. The second picture was right before a much needed haircut. Note to self: Do not give your toddler a haircut without using a cape they complain for hours that they're scratchy.

Farewell To Summer

We had some fun adventures this summer. We planted a garden (still waiting for some of our veggies to ripen), took walks, went to the lake, visited the park, took two vacations to visit family, went on a camping trip and learned it takes some work to keep up a yard.

I have loved the sunny times and we enjoyed them so much. Now before we pull out the raincoats I'd like to smile and revisit summer for just a minute to say good bye.

Good bye swings without having to wipe the rain off first...

Good bye wading pool, "Don't splash me..."

Good bye playing in the grass without getting a wet seat...

Good bye merry-go-round at our new favorite park...

Good bye sand and lake water, "Don't drink that, EWWW..."

Good bye sitting out watching kids play and soaking up the sun.

Saying good bye to Summer isn't all bad. We will have next year to look forward to and with any luck we'll see some snow this winter and get to teach the boys how to enjoy that too. Good-bye Summer, we'll see you soon!