FRI - 7.31

This picture is the result of a couple hours of painting the deck tonight. When we first moved into this house four years ago we said we would complete this project right away. I am happy to say we have finally found the time to do it but, after being out until past 10 tonight, we are quickly learning that it is going to take much more time than we anticipated. Is anyone surprised by the difference in our hands? :)

THURS - 7.30

We love playdates with our wonderful neighbors! Mara and Flynn are so cute together. Here she is pretending to feed him using one of the forks from her picnic basket toy. We are so lucky to have such great friends so close!

WED - 7.29

She loved it when I put these up last summer to play with but it didn't hold her attention much this summer. She did enjoy using different items from around the house (her favorite was a play fork from her tea set) to make different designs in the paint. And...yes...those are fairy wings that she is wearing. I love having a little girl! 

TUES - 7.28

Love this girl! 

MON - 7.27

This diagram makes me scared to go outside in my own yard! I was assured that we should be poison ivy free in just 10 days!!!

SUN - 7.26

Adventures on the lake at Grandma and Grandpa's house! Mara was brave enough to be pulled behind the jet ski for the first time today. She was not the biggest fan of the wave created by other boats but we couldn't have been more proud of her! 

SAT - 7.25

Celebrating the July birthdays in the family. Here Julianne is turning 8 and Daddy is turning 31. Mara loved the fairy themed party that Julianne picked!