School Girl

I'll go back to school this month, but let's not talk about that yet. This is a look back at the month of June at Libby's preschool graduation. She didn't graduate, but her class sang some songs and it was stinkin' cute....

Sitting with her classmates while the older kids graduate.

Posing with her classmates. So grown up.

Yesterday I said to her, "Libby, you know what we'll be doing a year from now? Getting ready for kindergarten."

And she replied, "Mom! I don't have any school supplies!" I guess it never hurts to look ahead.

Just Fishin'

Shane prides himself on periodically having a theme song. Past examples are Pink's "Let's Get This Party Started", or more recently, Britney Spears "Toxic". Yes, you read that correctly. It's his ringtone. Embarrassing, yes. But on the upside, he can actually here his phone ring, so I roll with it.

A friend of mine posted this song on facebook today though, and I couldn't find a more fitting song if I tried. Darlin', get a tissue. And watch this.

Lucy Bug

These first pics are from a visit with Lucy and Amy in June. I did the MS Mud Run (this pic is Debra and I slogging through the mud together) in Portland which you can check out by clicking here. The girls and I stayed with Amy and Lucy before moving on to Astoria. Serious Girl Power!

Sharing gloss in their beautiful backyard.

Dinner

After dinner Amy put fixings into this ball for homemade ice cream. Then, we kicked it around the park to mix it up, and voila! Ice cream! Yum.

Peyton was very nervous about the hammock. See how relaxed she looks?

Then, last week we got to have some July time together. Summer seems to have finally arrived, so we were outside most of the time. Holy ab strength Lucy Bug! She gets those abs from her momma.

Ring Pops

The Sillies

Bed time for three tired girls. Make that four tired girls.

Self Discovery

I'm writing this down because every year I publish a hardbound book of my blog and I couldn't omit this..... Sorry Libby.

Tonight I was sitting on the floor in the hallway while the girls splashed in the bathtub. I could hear Libby putting her face in the water and blowing bubbles, a skill she's acquired this summer. Or so I thought. Then, our little angel yells, "Mom! I tooted in the bathtub and it made bubbles!" I mean, can you imagine being so fresh and new to this world that you didn't know this? Bubbles!

Birthday Girl

Fishing can get in the way of celebrating a birthday, which may be an obstacle we'll always need to work around. Peyton wanted a swimming party "just like Lucy". We made the decision on a Tuesday and had a barbecue on Wednesday. There was no pool, but we did bring out the Slip 'n Slide which turned our backyard into a muddy swamp. Peyton thought it was awesome.

Three. And cute. Advantage Peyton.

We waited till Thursday morning on Bebo's gift. Wouldn't you love to wake up to this? In all honesty, I totally snagged the pretzel M&Ms all for myself. And I might've eaten a bunch of Swedish Fish too. Thanks Beebs....

A new princess dress from Mark and Amy, with a bikini underneath.

Curiosity

We're entering a delicate stage with Libby. She is noticing details of the world around her, and is verbally articulate enough to comment on them. Not only that, but her words are crystal clear. To me, and to anyone within earshot.

For example, just today:

"Mom! That boy is smoking a cigarette!"

"Mom, why is that man wearing a skirt?"

(I know that sounds very Eugene, but it was actually a kilt.)

And my personal (cringe) favorite....

"Mom, is that a boy or a girl? Well then, why does she have a mustache?"

The 4th

Still recapping....

This was a great morning. We'd gone to the Spray and Play water park one morning to see if it was done, only to find that it was still under construction. Since we were only going to check its progress, I'd put the girls in the car still dressed in their pajamas. No matter. Once we got there, they wanted to play. So they did. Have I mentioned my love of summer?

My very long time friend Jennifer was in Bend just before the fourth. Facebook reconnected us, and it was so fun to actually see each other and meet her family.

Decorating before the Pet Parade

Peytie takes in all the pre-parade activity.

Ready....

go!

Somehow we lost the laces for these converse, but isn't the red ribbon better anyway?

Lovin' on my dad.

Hollie, Grey and Gatlin

Check out the pose.

My mom got the Model T fired up for the fourth and gave everyone rides. She's getting to be a pretty good driver too. Shane wants to learn to drive it. I'd rather be a passenger.

Libby couldn't wait for fireworks.

Libby and Daddy

Once we got home we set up their playhouse that was a gift from Uncle Kevin and Aunt Susan. Can you believe this? Someone handmade it, and the frame inside is made of PVC. Because I sew, I know how much time and effort this took someone. And even then I bet I've underestimated. The girls LOVE it!