Summer is....

Ice cream from the ice cream man

Both of the girls chose ice creams with the gumball eyes...my favorite :)

Learning to ride your bike without training wheels

The whole idea of waiting to teach your kids new skills until they are old enough to just do it really works!  She literally did it on her own.

Family hikes

This is where they said "we don't like nature."

He was playing with Chad's sweaty head!

The only 30 second stretch that she would walk...Chad had to carry her 95% of the way

God has a great imagination

Lots of roses

Watching a vegetable garden grow

A mystery insect is eating the green beans

Playing in the backyard for HOURS

Why do we buy toys when plastic bags are sufficient?

All of my succulents are diminishing.  Wonder why?

This makes me smile.  In 16 years it will make me cry.

I love that Gabe walks around and puts his thumb in his mouth for a few sucks and then takes it out.

Ride, anyone?

Hmm, my ill-fated green beans.....and that "mystery" insect....

Could this be the culprit?

I think so!