It's been a busy couple of weeks .. two weeks ago we were slogging through our last week of school before our "Sabbath week" ... and then Sabbath week flew by in a flurry of activity. We've had some runny noses and coughs here and there, but everyone is on the mend now and we're thankful for it.
Day 270. Sweet Abby having fun with dominoes. :) I'm not sure the kids have ever actually played a game of Dominoes ... at least not recently. But they've seen a lot of action these last couple weeks regardless. :)
Day 271. I'm so thankful for my Hannah-bug ... she's such a good big sister. ♥
Day 272. The pudding was 'ummy! :)
It was too cute to watch Abby reading books to the dollies. ♥
Day 273. National Coffee Day. A day well worth celebrating. :)
Day 274. It's so fun to be able to capture the kids' perspective on life through ordinary "school" assignments. I love homeschooling. ♥
Day 275. The job of "Toddler's Favorite Dolly" really needs hazard pay.
Especially when there's bears about.
Day 276. Picnic lunch. ♥
Day 277. Just enjoying a few good books Sunday morning ...
Day 278. Dominoes! :)
Day 279. We
thoroughly enjoyed our visit with Great Grandma and Grandpa today! ♥
Who's the best milkshake maker in the world??? GREAT GRANDPA!!!
Abby was giggling with Grandma as she ate her milkshake. ♥
My cousin Sean grew these amazing pumpkins!!!
And we were blessed to be able to take some home! ♥
And this little bottle felt a little bit like magic as it made what has historically been a rather challenging trip SO. MUCH. EASIER. I diffused Stress Away in the van by putting a few drops on a makeup pad and then sticking it in the vent. Abby, who has NOT been a good traveler, at. all., and generally gets distressed at some point in every car ride exceeding 30 minutes, never fussed once and fell asleep both directions of an hour+ car ride!!! I'm really looking forward to seeing if it will help again on a longer trip we have planned for this week. ♥
Day 280. It's makes a mama's heart happy to stumble upon her girls enjoying an afternoon siesta together. ♥
My Hannah-bug is 11. I'm pretty sure she was 4 just last week, but when I blink she'll be 20. ♥ Love this young lady so much. ♥
And this little lady is a hoot! :)
Giggles!!! ♥ Catch me if you can, Mama!
Day 281. Thursday was a super crazy busy (but profitable) morning of errands, which included a visit with our friends! We had to get a picture of Matthew and his friend Nathan with their toothless smiles. These two are two peas in a pod! And no, the John Deere shirts were not planned. ;)
Mommy made the "mistake" of mentioning that Daddy was on his way home. It's a good thing he has a short commute, cause Abby-girl wanted nothing but to wait on the steps for Daddy to pull in the driveway. ♥
Day 282. A Label Maker!!! I've wanted one of these for so very long, and it was one of the first things I purchased with the commissions I earned from new role as a Young Living Lemon Dropper. I had so much fun creating pretty, professional labels for my essential oil roller bottles!!!
Pretty labels on the front ...
Clear ingredients list on the back ...
Day 283. Dominoes and Jenga blocks ... Nope. We haven't played Jenga in a while either. But this set includes special messages from dear friends down in SC and I loved seeing all of them again. ♥
And such were our weeks. Just lots of ordinary, everyday life. A mix of work and play, friends and family. ♥ So thankful for all of it.
