Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for summer nights like these, eating grilled burgers, corn on the cob and watermelon all on the deck with beautiful weather and perfect company.

Who's Massaging Who?

So Nate volunteered to give my mom a back massage to relive some pain she was having.  He also told Elyse he would give her one too once he finished.  However, when my mom was done I turned around to see this, Elyse giving Nate a massage instead :)

Two Wheels Less

Yes you'd be correct, I just posted a post of Elyse on two wheels a little while back.  However, as of yesterday, Caleb is now two wheels less too!  He's wanted his training wheels off since Elyse took hers off.  It just took me lowering his seat so he could touch the ground to build his confidence.  Once he knew he could prevent himself from falling, he was off with his training wheels left in the dust.  Pretty awesome since he is only three.  So proud of him! 


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Bagel Breakfast

Nate didn't have to go into work till later today; so we took advantage of it by all going out for breakfast.  The kids thought it was such a special treat.

Just wish we would have not sat next to the window for the glare in the picture. :-(

Phone Upload

Below are some random pictures I have taken in the last week with my phone and thought I would post them for you all to see.

Ninja Turtles

I really don't know how children pick up on characters and their behaviors so quickly, especially when they have never read or seen anything with them in it.  For instance, the kiddos received a Ninja Turtles coloring book and now play pretend turtles a lot.  They asked me to help accessorize, sadly I gave in.  I still will not be giving-in to the movies or toys anytime soon though.

 Elyse decided she did not want to put on her costume but be April O'Neal.

Little Green Thumbs

I wish, and know Nate does too, that I had more of a green thumb.  Thankfully our children do. They really enjoy helping Nate in our garden, I think it's mostly because they get to eat the food that they pick.  Well they spent much of their Saturday morning during Ian's nap helping dad, great memories for us all.

Many have asked what we are growing, and the quick answer would be...everything! :)
Veggies: green beans, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, broccoli, sweet peas, tomatoes and peppers
Fruit: apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, plums, cherries, pumpkin, watermelon and cantaloupe