Bow Hunter in Training

Dylan is counting down the days until he turns twelve and is able to go elk hunting. Seeing this one sealed the deal! He's ready to go pick out his bow right now.

More Yard Stuff

Luke said he wouldn't be happy until we had a fence. He's been working on it non-stop, and it is looking great. It will provide some much needed privacy, and now I feel like I can start filling in the flower beds. What a difference it makes!


The garden is doing so well! We have been eating beets, peas, zucchini, squash, chard, basil, thyme, carrots...you get the idea. We even have a few new potatoes. Yummy.


The orchard is doing great, too. We have been spoiled with handfuls of ripe raspberries. Watching Izzy and Dylan picking them, laughing with each other...priceless.


The trees are full of peaches, plums, pears, and a variety of apples. Also, if you look closely, you can see that we actually have grapes this year! It seems all the waiting is worth it, after all!


Man, I love summer.

Indulge

I think everyone has one item that they'd really love to have, but don't get because it isn't sensible. My friend and I were trying to figure out what our item would be, and I have settled on mine. The Patagonia Merino classic hoody.

I know I should direct my thoughts toward world peace or something profound, but I'm talking about getting in your car right now, driving to a store, and buying that one thing you've always wanted.

So I'm dying to know...what would you buy?

Summer Swimming

2 hours at the pool + 1 good dinner = sleepy kids!