Moment of the Week

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Enjoying Summer

We took friends on the boat with us last week.
It was fun!



All the kids had lots of fun going fast, and making whirlpools.  
We went swimming and had a really fun day.


I'm so glad that Nate enjoys the boat so much.  
The first time we went out he was quite scared.  
But now he loves it!
 He loves jumping waves and going fast, and he walks around while we are moving with ease and goes swimming with confidence.  Having a buddy on the boat took the fun to another level!  I'm so happy Dave wanted to try this boating thing.  It's such fun for our whole family.


Dave thought buying a boat would mean his weekends are free for fun instead of house projects, but he wasn't correct about that.  We still find time to get our projects in.  Last weekend we did the flooring in the dining/family room.  What a relief!  With three dogs the carpet was just gross from accidents and muddy feet. I love not having carpet at the back door!!   
It was quite a chore to move everything out of this room though!!  I have spent this week putting things back together.


It took me four days to get the classroom put together!  Not just because of the flooring, but also because it was time to get ready for the new school year.   


We moved some things around, and I think it will be a very functional and convenient.  


I bought this 17 dollar laminator, which is fantastic, and I have been laminating all the things!!
I think when I'm done I will take a quick tour of the classroom for the grandparents!!

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Soaking up Summer


It feels like school is stalking us....  


But we are still enjoying summer. 


We've been watching the Olympics!  
We always love them! 
 I made caramel corn last night to watch beach volleyball.  
Nothing like having a terribly unhealthy snack which watching very fit ladies in bikinis.  


Nate had to say good-bye to Kayla last week.  It was heartbreaking.  
Such a sweet girl, and Nate enjoyed her friendship SO much!


After 4 years of living here we FINALLY got a ding dang shed!

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Growing


Things in the yard have been seriously doing well lately!
The zucchini are bananas this year!  We have been eating lots of zucchinis.


Everything is flowering and beautiful.


Summer is in full swing!
It tastes delicious!

29 days until school starts....

Monday, July 25, 2016

Progress



Lots Happening

We took the boat out on Friday.


Dave went tubing.


We put the anchor down and had lunch. 


Nate did a little fishing.



We all went swimming, even Lucy.



Friday Night we started ripping up the old flooring in the entryway.



It was quite a task.


Saturday we went to dinner and to James Taylor.


Sunday we did church, then started putting the new flooring down.
Hopefully we will get the rest finished this week, maybe the baseboards put back up too. 
 Then we will start in on the dining/family room flooring!

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Loads of Summer Fun


movie downtown


cousins from California


cousin from Colorado


alpine slide


taking out our boat


putt putt


the fourth



pool


finding dory