Cookie Contest- making them without a recipe!
(Tyler was the judge!)
Games, Games, and more Games
Exploding Mentos
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
4th of July
Backyard Obstacle Course (in horrendous humidity and heat!)
Shooting Rockets!
Fun at the Park
Desserts I actually made
The Grandkids
Fireworks!!!
Monday, July 02, 2012
Sunday, July 01, 2012
“Brave” Storm Idiots
“Brave” Storm Idiots
What kind of crazy people would try to take down a canopy in a torrential rain storm??
Oh,wait! That would be us! We have lost WAY too many canopies to Iowa storms. So, this time, we decided to take it down as it started to rain. Then this insane storm came out of nowhere with the strongest winds I have ever felt. Our chairs were scooting across the deck, the balls were being thrown around the yard, my poor lilies were whipped to death. Bob and I were soaked to the bone and could barely see with the wind and rain smacking us in the face. And then guess what?? The tornado sirens came on! So, we hurried as fast as we could. I would like to report that the canopy is safe and we didn’t blow away. Stupid Iowa storms…
Speaking of Brave…
Marisa and her friend, Tyler, went with Alayna and I to go see the movie “Brave”. I LOVED it! Well, you know me and heroines who can save their own selves…and who use a bow and arrow…
Scout Camp
Tyler survived a week at scout camp with hideous heat (one day heat index up to 110!) and the torrential rain storm (see above). He came home exhausted but said he had a great time. He slept for several hours yesterday. Bob went as a chaperone, and as usual it ended up being the hottest, most miserable day of the summer, he is famous for that.
Nailed it!
The Wilkinson’s and Hart grandparents arrived last night to stay the week and celebrate the 4th with us! It was Abigails birthday so we made her a cake. It was a long day and needless to say, um, we made some mistakes, but I can say with all certainty it was totally made with love. It turned out VERY yummy and everyone loved it- whew! Whatever you do, don’t compare it to how it should look on pinterest!
However, I made some KILLER sweet rolls last week that turned out looking and tasting amazing!
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