Sometimes I want to write a note to my kids' teachers that says something like, "Please don't judge parents by what their children choose to wear to school (whether it be mismatched, has holes in it or not appropriate for weather) and what their hair looks like. It's not a battle I'm willing to fight. I give my input on the weather every morning. I let them choose. I would much rather them be independent and dress themselves or feel the consequences of poor weather choices so they'll listen to me next time."
Case in point - complete color overload.
And self hair do's.
Ted's clothing choices usually dressing like it's the middle of summer when it's really in the 50's.
This is my dining room table for the rest of summer. We shuffle things around for breakfast and eat outside for lunch and dinner. It's awesome!
We went to Clay-Battelle for a softball game a couple of weeks ago. It's quite the drive.
We saw Aunt Belinda, Uncle Todd & Graeson. CB played Paden City. There's a picture somewhere of the kids with Graeson but I can't find it at the moment. Love getting to see her play softball.
We went to New Martinsville to do family pictures for Ben's mom's birthday. Those pictures are on Ben's computer so I'll get them someday.
We stopped by Uncle Charlie and Aunt Valerie's to see the progress on their new addition and lots of renovation. Bill happened to be there helping. It's always fun to see him!
And guess what? Charlie & Val are pregnant! Yahoo! It's facebook official as of tonight. We are so excited. The baby is due around Thanksgiving - hunting season! They are going to be the best parents. I am so very, very excited for them. And my Mom is going to have a grandbaby down road . . .
We got to play with Henry and Isaac. They are both getting more mobile. My kids loves these babies so much. It's surprising to me sometimes and so sweet!
After family pics we headed to Stonewall Resort for a WV Young Life Staff family overnight. The kids swam the entire time.
David, Sophie, Mary, Ted & Emma
The very nice captain of the ship let the kids tour the boat and feed the fish.
Sophie's most recent self-portrait
We've been doing lots of yard work and gardening. Sophie LOVES all the insects we fine.
Slugs and rolly polly's are her favorites.
A sweet friend of mine recently gave Sophie a Bitty Baby with about 8 outfits, a crib and some other accessories. Those are the American Girl baby dolls. Sophie is in love. It came with one of the baby bjorn type holders and Sophie takes her everyone. It was such a sweet and generous gift!
My other yardword helpers.
Two of our YL leaders got married last weekend - Joe & Meggie. Such a fun day!
It was 85 degrees today. That means one thing - swimming suits and water guns. They laughed so hard! We have officially given up things like homework and practicing the piano. It's too much fun to be outside.
Then we took a walk on the trails in White Park tonight. The kids collected caterpillars along the way. Sophie had 6 at one point. Ted held on to 2. We made it home with 1.
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