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Sprinklers are awesome! They’re even better on a hot, sunny July afternoon.

“Those construction workers are the most awesomest ever!”

The street on the side of our house is getting re-done.  The one day we got to sit in our yard and admire their work.  In the middle there was a mountain of dirt.  On each side were huge holes deep enough for the workers to stand in without being seen.  There were tractors going back and forth.  It was amazing if you are a short boy!

Then we had to stop watching to bring Zoey to visit the vet for her annual check-up. All is well with Zoey. The boys did well entertaining themselves while we were there…

 

My dearest friend Bethy was due July 13th with her first baby boy. As any person who’s been pregnant, much less pregnant in the summer, knows… she was ready to be done much before that date so when it came and went, she put in the eviction notice. It only took him 4 more days to get the hint and he decided it was time.

I had the honor and privilege to be there with Bethy and Bob as they welcomed their sweet little boy into the world. Going through the process twice on my own, it was a whole different thing to be on the other side. I am in awe at how amazing and strong we are as women. The process of bringing life into this world is beautiful, messy, and emotional. I am so grateful for the chance to witness such a miracle.

Our happy family went north for the weekend of the 4th of July.

We had our usual cabin fun of course.

Like our cabin version of skeleton.

And the boys got their own fishing poles!  They loved it until a fish was actually caught.  Small steps.

Then there was the bonus festivities!

We started with the parade in town.  The boys found their headphones that were meant for fireworks but they work well for loud sirens too.

Then we went to Pede’s for fun before the big show.

Then we got on our boat and got to watch the fireworks from the lake. It was pretty cool!

We have had some good weekends at the cabin so far.

Tex decided to enjoy a little pedicure on the boat

Then we enjoyed the sand bar for awhile. The lake is so high that there wasn’t much sand showing but the boys made it work by using the back of the boat.

The boys are constantly looking for new adventures.

They also pulled out the wagon. After the big people pulled the two boys around, Tex tried to take his turn pulling. It didn’t work so well but he put in a valiant effort!

Boat rides can be fun too

Even with all the fun and adventure… cabining can be a serious thing