Now that the HEAT wave has considerably diminished I am able to be in my house with out sweat dripping down my face and no cold wash cloth on my neck is needed so I am a happy girl. Although the heat wave gave me a wonderful excuse to spend multiple days with friends at the beach I am thankful to have a reprieve. There is nothing you can do to be classy in the kind of heat we have had this past week. At least that is what I told myself as I was sitting in our kiddie pool before dinner last night in my old swimsuit and shorts (note: new suit was purchased yesterday & did in fact confirm that I am a middle aged woman since suit is a skirtini). Did I mention that levi wasn't even in the pool with me? Classy. Anyways, to make matters worse last night at 1am the fan in our bedroom died. Fineto. Done. Roy & I both sat up at once in terror & I asked why he turned off the fan when he informed me he'd been lying there in vain trying to sleep listening to the fan utter it's last breathe. Thankfully I was able to find 2 fans this morning, after calling multiple stores who were all sold out, should the heat wave decide to come back full force.

Straight from seed to our grill. We have had zucchini from OUR GARDEN the last two nights!!!

Exhibit A

I apologize, Mom, for posting this pic I know you won't be pleased, but I finally have evidence to prove that my son has a ginormous head. How often are adults able to share hats with 18 month olds? Not that I needed more evidence once I had to cut him out of a shirt that wouldn't go back over his head. I just look at it like there is more to him to love.

My brother-in-law was kind enough to offer staying home with all three boys so my mom, sis and I could have an evening out. We had a wonderful time...I am wondering though why I am the only one who was blessed with frizzy hair? Doesn't seem fair to have all that frizz to myself.

The Cabin.

The cabin is the only thing we really miss about living in the Midwest besides the people of course. My sis and her husband always make it available to family & friends who instantly feel welcome & relaxed upon arriving. Something about the cozy lil' cabin just makes life seem a more doable. And according to my nephew, Nick, the cabin also makes spaghetti taste better!

Levi's first boat ride. Paddle boat counts right?

Sweet Jolyne who drove 2.5hrs to spend the day with us

My first time in a kayak & I didn't even tip it!

I think he is asking to leave the beach area . He wasn't a huge fan of the life jacket.

What a lucky fella to have his cousins reading him his bedtime stories.

Home Again.

Horseshoe Lake, WI

Levi & I recently returned from a 12 day whirlwind vacation. We were very blessed to have been able to spend time with friends & family both in Spokane & Wisconsin.

But of course I put him right to work as soon as we got home.

Can a boy and his cape get any cuter?
Yes, I believe it can get cuter when joined with his dad and his own cape bright and early on a Saturday morning. Don't be fooled by their pose for when dressed in a cape much running and squealing ensues.

I heart summer!

I am actually amazed that our lil' garden is still alive...maybe anyone can be a gardener. Granted we are still a long ways off from eating any of our crops, but it is still exciting to see the daily growth.