Summer Activities

We hope everyone is doing well this summer!  The kiddos have been busy with summer jobs: Ayson worked at the lavender farm, milked cows, and did yard work for friends.  Addie took care of cats for friends, had friends over for a swim, and went to cross country practice. On Saturday, Adam and Ayson were busy painting the living room (no longer called a "play room").  Amy and Addie socialized cats and did early morning and early evening gardening when it was cooler outside.  The cicadas have been loud this year!!!  While looking through the pictures from the week, Amy realized she had NO pictures of Ayson so she got one of Ayson while he was relaxing and playing video games.  

Addie and two sibling cats enjoying a treat.

Addie asking Amy if we can adopt the two cats,

Addie's face when Amy said no to bringing home two cats.

Addie water her cucumbers while Amy was in the pool.

A visit with the goats!

Ayson relaxing

 Butterfly weed

Sunnies

Monarch caterpillar

Happy Birthday, Amy, and Visits with Family

We had a busy week/weekend with Ayson at the lavender and dairy farm, many flower pics, Amy's 29th (plus 21) Birthday, pet socializing, and visits with family.  We hope everyone is doing well!  We are sending good thoughts to all!

The boys making progress on the room. 

Ayson at the dairy farm - he worked to evenings last week milking cows.

 

Butterfly weed

Coneflowers and blazing star

The bees LOVED the flowers when the flowers would just start to open.

Sunny with a greenish center

Joe pie weed

Black eyed Susan branches broke off so Amy brought them inside - LOOK at the pollen!

For Amy's birthday gift, she wanted the family to go kayaking with her at Labrador Unique Area AND we left the house at 6:30 am to watch the sun rise from behind the mountain.  Thanks, kiddos (and Adam!)It was magical!!

A green heron is in the center of the photo

water drops

Pitcher plants

After kayaking, we stopped by the new diner in Tully.  They had games while you wait :)

Saturday afternoon, Grandma Colleen and Mike visited AND they brought chocolate lasagna! Thank you for the birthday gift!

We used the chocolate lasagna for Amy's birthday cake :)

Sunflower nectar

On Sunday, Amy and Adam walked the dogs and then Amy and Addie volunteered at the cat shelter and "petted the pets."

SUCH a cute face and cuddly kitty!

Amy walked Addie through the process of making zucchini bread - starting with shredding the zuchs!

Ayson working on the primer.

Sunday afternoon, Grandpa Chuck and Marie visited.  Thank you for the birthday gift!