Indiana Beach!

We took a trip to Indiana Beach and had a ton of fun! =)


the whole gang!


The water tubes were fun!


All three kids loved this ride. It was ridden multiple times. What cracks me up is Miss M's face - it looks like she's completely terrified, but she said she loved it and kept going on it!


Bumper cars were a big hit!


I think though, little man enjoyed it most of all! =)




yummy ice cream!






Oh man, she is trying to fast forward to adulthood. I love that she's ready to do things alone. And yet, I also hate it!




You can tell if you really look, but Miss A is sitting next to E!

Local Nature Center

Today we spent quite some time over at a local nature center. We've been to a few near our house, but this was a first at this one. We had such a great time there, walking on the paths - and there were so many to take. We walked around for about 3 hours! We saw lots of birds and butterflies, heard many rustlings in the grasses around us, and were lucky enough to spot on rabbit!

There was also a small farm in the area that we spent a little bit of time at. Most of it was closed up while we were there though, so that was a bummer!

The Race Track ...

Daddy took the kids over to the local race track on a Sunday afternoon. Before anyone gets nervous, Sunday is family day over there and they had a lot of fun!



The kids took turns picking out who to bet on. Amazingly enough, they made a few dollars while they were there too!



But really the kids had a great time just watching the horses!

Painting Fun

Inspired by a new book mom got over the summer (The Creative Family by Amanda Blake Soule - which I highly highly recommend) we painted some shirts this summer.







And how gorgeous did these shirts turn out?



We all think they look fabulous! And the kids are already asking when we get to do it again! =)

Long time no post ...

It's been busy. I never know if anyone checks it (HINT: If you are reading this, please leave a comment saying hi! It's great motivation for me to keep adding things to the blog!) but I know occasionally some people do, so for those folks, here's some updates!

Softball season ended and the trophy this year is pretty neat!


The kids all attended VBS at the local church. Crazy hair day was fun for the girls (the little man didn't participate in it though LOL!)



He did however need to get his hair trimmed this summer (it grows SO fast!) He does not like it one bit. He tolerates (barely) me using scissors on his head. The buzzer is out, which is a shame because that would be 10 times easier and faster!

Game Ball

In the softball game last week, my daughter recieved the game ball from her coach. This is quite an honor and she was so proud! =)

Camping out in the backyard!

aka having fun on a budget!

1. Gather supplies:

(we bought the firewood and chocolate. Everything else we already owned!)

2. Start a fire:


3. Roast marshmallows and make smores:




4. Enjoy the time with your family and then spend the night in the tent!

Long time no post ...

But I didn't think anyone was reading ... until husband came home and asked why I didn't update it anymore. So, here I am! To update some!

Tonight we had oldest daughter's first softball game of the season:






The girls and I learned some embroidery:


We've been making things:




We had the end of the year awards for Awana:




And we've just been cute:


=)

July 2008

July was a crazy month for us!! It was mostly consumed by vacation - getting ready, being there, and coming home and getting back to the real world!

Pre-Vacation had us:

in a parade:



Poor daddy had to walk while we are rode!

the end of softball season:

party at the ice cream shop!

In addition, we continues to bake, cook, can, garden, play, read, and play piano.

And then there was vacation:

Traveling by train:

(the girls in the upper bed of the room on the way there)


S'mores:



daddy kissing a sweet boy's messy face!


Playing Games:

(Setting up for Fill or Bust - which everyone should get!)


Seeing Thomas:



Looking at the model railroad that daddy helped build in his late teens:



Playing in the sand:





Kayaking:











Swimming:









Skipping rocks:



Reading:







Boating:







Lobsters:





Hanging out:



Water Skiing:





Sleeping:





And of course, it was just plain beautiful out there:








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And don't forget, you can read more updates from mom at her other blog Journey of 1000 Stitches!