Thursday, July 16, 2009

I know I could live on a farm

this past weekend we found ourselves at Crabtree Farms once again... there seems to be a magnet for this family that pulls us to those pretty fields... picking strawberries, buying Nasturtiums and seeing what's ripe. I have to say that this is by far my most favorite family outing.... the wholesomeness is unbeatable! It's like there should be some sort of soundtrack it is so harmonious! There is just something about being out and about soaking in the sunshine and seeing the wonders of the world of horticulture. And at this age, it really is so brilliant to see the girls learning about the plant world and enjoying it to its fullest... in fact, I think little Autumn Marie weighed a whopping 3 xtra pounds by the time we drove out of the gate! What can I say, the girl has good taste!

Monday, July 06, 2009

The 4th baba!

 
So our 4th o July was pretty fun and bustling with activities. Here are the things of our 4th:
Symphony Americana music
Inflatable jumping apparatuses filled to the brim with mobs of kids
one kid peeing in line
the girls first fireworks display
one cinged eyeball from the ashes overhead
free popcicles
Lavender's critique of port o potty facilities
neighbors with lots of fireworks
one yellowjackets nest
one hand swollen to the size of a baseball mit (totally not even jokin' dude!)
one perfect temperature pool
2 patriotic deserts (of course, there were 2!)
Lots of good friends
Amazing food cooked by one loving Mimi
one bean bag toss
one game o golf
a big time badmitten schoolin' for Joshers! yes!
one souveneir American flag made in China
Church 
and lots of family time
Lavender serenading me with the Ramones
not too shabby, eh?