Jesse at Work

A few photos from the house Jesse has been building for my parents.

So excited for my dad and mom as they begin to see their plans take shape.

So proud of my husband for his hard work and craftsmanship.

So thankful to the Lord for the gifts and talents that He has given to Jesse to be able to build.

Grace Turns 7

 July 5, 2012

Can't believe how quickly the years go by.

Parfait birthday cones with coconut cake, ice cream, and fruit layers.

 Trying out some new projects from Papa and Nana.

(And Gabe trying to sneak a peach.  See his little hand?)

 A cake from Nana for the birthday girl.

Grace is 7 years old.

We had a beautiful day celebrating Grace's birthday!

A video from Daddy since he was working today.

Reading with Mom.

We spent the afternoon at the pool with friends

(oops I forgot to take pictures).

So much fun!

Special pancake dinner per her request.

With lots of fresh fruit!

Oh what a day!

 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Independence Day is the birthday of the United States of America and is celebrated on the Fourth of July each year. Independence Day is the anniversary of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. 

John Adams, one of the founders of our new nation, said, "I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore." Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. 

In 1941, Congress declared July 4 a legal public holiday. 

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/fourth-of-july/about.html

June

Where did the month of June go?

Seems like I blinked and it was gone. 
Finally got some pics from the last month posted on here.

JUNE...
running in the sprinkler
a visit to G and G Taubert
watching Daddy play softball each week
Foley Fun Days Parade
naming the stray momma cat and kittens that moved in(oops I need to post a pic of them)
raised our own chickens and ate our first one for dinner, always tastes better home grown
sunflowers blooming(we planted a bunch this year, the birds love them and so do we)
hikes to the park and orchard
kiddie pool
homemade rootbeer float popsicles
painting the chicken coop with the help of the littles
sweet fellowship with a friend and her littles
catching butterflies
playing ball in the yard
lots of homemade lemonade
reading in the shade with Asher wiggling around beside and Grace begging for just one more chapter
Happy Birthday to Papa and Daddy in June
picking raspberries and cherry tomatoes from the garden
playing in the dirt pile(can't wait for Jesse to build the bigger sandbox)
visiting the house Daddy is building for Nana and Papa(need to post pics of his handiwork here, too)
Fairhaven Settlers Day parade and 5 cent ice cream cones

Baby in Motion

 Working on his moves.

 Wow!  I just rolled over!

 What's this?

 I just rolled over, again!

Isn't this fun?

 Getting tired.

Sweet dreams...Mommy loves you.