I am blown away at how fast the summer is going. We have had a beautiful summer so far. The days haven't been too consistently hot and we have been getting a lot of afternoon showers which helps cool off the evenings. The only bad thing is hail. We have had a few good hail storms. One of which, took out what little garden we had this year. We still have some squash plants and corn. The corn looks more like bamboo, but we think it will survive. I haven't posted any pictures of the garden since it is pretty sad this year. We are making progress with other projects though. We are finalizing our house plans and hope to building next spring. Scott has put in a main water line for irrigation and we are getting electric and gas installed this week. The next step is the bridge. There is never a lack of projects to do.
The kids have had a great summer. Milo and Liesel both did gymnastics earlier and Milo is now in soccer. He hasn't actually participated yet, but hopefully next week he will join in. The first day he got out there and was ready to take charge. They had a little warmup run across the field and Milo did not "win". He came running off the field in tears and we haven't been able to coax him back on. I think it may be time to getting him in a preschool at least once a week. I am starting the hunt now. Liesel continues to ham it up and is starting to talk more. She still prefers to grunt and "eh".
Scott has been home a lot of the summer and it has been great to have him around. His travels are going to start picking up and I am sure we will all miss having him home. My job has continue to be rewarding and very busy. Balancing my profession and motherhood is no easy task, but somehow I seem to be managing. I am still working Monday thru Thursday (and some on weekends). The four day work weeks is great for our family.
So stinking Cute!!!!
Finger Paint, this is typical Liesel and…..
this is typical Milo
He sure looks the part.
We got bunk beds. We are going to move Liesel into Milo's room in September.
New chickens. Milo is becoming quite the chicken handler.
Museum Fun! Milo has a new interest in outer space. I think we have a halloween costume idea… Milo the astronaut, Liesel and Daddy the aliens, and Mommy the planet (assuming I am still pregnant).
Milo and Sloane holding hands after learning all about dinosaurs.
Liesel getting ready for the water table at the Discovery Center.
So we have a "tinkle tree" in our backyard for Milo. This morning Scott and I looked out the window and saw this.
Farm Fun. Liesel and Milo helping move rocks with Daddy
Taking Sam for a ride. Liesel was all in, Milo choose not to. Pretty much sums up their personalities these days.
Look a picture with the whole family in it! A rare gem.
Our cousins came and join in on the fun!
Lunch time at our picnic table.
