Looking out

I've decided to be done with the dishwasher for good. I know, I know.  My husband thinks I'm crazy too.  That's a whole post for another day, but for now I say that by doing the dishes by hand, I am looking out the window more than ever.  Looking out the window more means that I see moments that I want to capture in my heart forever.  This means I end up running outside part way through the job to capture a snapshot of either a scene I love or the sky looking just so. I just love living here so much, I am appreciating the extra moments I take after a meal to enjoy looking out at home sweet home. 

Thrifted

 This first one was a bit ago. I think it was a $10 lot. 

Below was a huge score. I got two unused dog bed covers ($30 each new online).  I got alllll that fabric (all solids, some wool, very great quality), a brand new unopened box of bamboo dividers (online is $30) and four blank sketch books/watercolor art pads (which we go through so quickly here).  All for $30 total. Score. 

Tractor and Engine Show

 The Tractor and Engine show is basically his fave event of the year. 

The girls' faces sum up how the rest of us feel about direct sun in sweltering temps. 

Compared to a pic in the shade, lol. 

I had to snap a pic of this. These two are never together if Adrian can help it. A rare moment of togetherness. 

Best part about the whole event is how Adrian thanked me and told me how much he appreciated me bringing him to this.  He's such a love.

Coop run

 I saw this quote: "One day I was asking a girl for her number.  The next thing I know, I'm in charge of building houses for birds I don't even want."  

LOL.  Perfection. THANK YOU Justin for working with the kids to get this run built.  So thankful for you. 

Anna-Kate's summer

 I've got lots of random summer picks...here are some of Anna-Kate's. 

Raspberries and she apparently taught herself to read all these words in the flip book. 

 Below wearing a mama made dress. 

My helper.

My pizza maker.

Her first zoom. 

She loves to curl up and read.

My barefoot nature lover.

She's just having such a lovely summer.

Audra's Summer Pics

(The breakfast she made for me!) 

My most fave is what she bought with her birthday money. She's so elegant in this dress! 

Also, is she my daughter or what? She also likes to rescue clearance plants and get them to grow. 

Adrian's Summer

 A few summer pics of Adrian.