Pictures

As I pulled these pictures off of my camera for the week, I was reminded of life's little lessons. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Each picture deserves just a few. . .

Justin learned how to cut his own steak while listening to music. Doesn't music seem to make any task easier? Nothing else can inspire, touch, reveal, or motivate more. A plugged in tactic, he has most likely learned from his brother.

The lessons we learn from work are lifelong. The kids helped Ryan cut down and dig up the peach tree. (The squirrels were winning). Merit badges are fabulous. (Mostly)

Summer thunderstorms were discovered to be warm and fun, so what better time to go dancing in the streets with bathing suits and rainboots? The kids wanted me to do the same. Tempting.

At a water park day, the kids learned that rolling down the big, grassy hill in their bathing suits can make for itchy skin. My brothers and I used to do this at the golf course near my grandparents house. Yes itchy, but no we didn't stop.

This weekend, we learned that soccer tournaments aren't that bad when you can squeeze a movie in between games. Despicable me was really cute.

The kids learned that the ice cream from the ice cream truck is actually not poisoned, however the ice cream man might be.

Thursday - Beach day. These days are not necessarily lazy days. There is some serious building going on.

A few more summer pics . . .

Ryan packing up early to head out from scout camp and up to Bass Lake.

A great week at Fiesta Island.

Alie and Presley at Ashley's wedding.

Nana and Hoho with all ten grandkids.

And lastly, $1 Jamba Juice day. The yumberry - yummy!