Endless Summer

I am in complete denial that school is starting next week.  We've truly made the most of each day; working, playing, being with friends & family and searching out every bit of fun we could.

Our day would usually start with breakfast, then chores, then some schoolwork from their teacher (me).

But once that was out of the way we had the rest of the day to get busy enjoying ourselves.  This is our church's girl version of Scouts.  It's called Activity Days & it's for girls 8-11yrs.  Twice a month they get together to learn a skill, work on self improvement or just have fun!

We arrived 15 minutes before the pet store opened.  The pet store that lets you hold all the puppies you want.  The longest 15 minutes of my kids life.

Cupcakes at an outdoor bakery at the mall.  Lila spent $20 of her own money on that tiara at Icings.  I tried to talk her out of it but it was pointless.  She said she'd always wanted one (huh?).  She wanted a sash too but I had to put my foot down on that one, that's just taking it too far.

My kids always found a way to beat the heat.

We watched dance performances on our front lawn with my cousin who stopped to visit us for the night.

I proved once again what a great hostess I am by making sure I was warm but leaving my cousin to fend for herself.  She is from Idaho though so I am sure she thought it was warm.  

Jeannette Roberts, Marie Wallwork, Laura Duren

I found $10 while running only to realize it was $15!!!!  Best day of my life for sure.

Had lots of dinner parties.

A complete rip off of Cafe Rio's Pork Salad.  Best dish ever.

Coconut lime cupcakes/ Smore's cupcakes.  Heaven in a paper liner.

Eating Al Fresco.

Many of these days.

 This must of been what the kids were doing while I was at Walmart.

 Best Show Ever!!!!!!  Got this at the library and after 4 episodes my kids are hooked.  Glenn makes himself scarce when this goes on, I don't think he likes being upstaged by Michael Landon in the carpentry department.  And oh Nelly, she is so naughty, so fun to watch the banter between her & Laura.

Busy as always in the kitchen.  This is the start of Bananas Foster Banana Bread.  It was so good it was literally gone as soon as it came out of the oven.  Plus I am bad at taking pics when really all I want to do is eat it.

Being crafty.

This was my creation.  It took me almost 2 hours.  In my head I thought 'Marie this is so silly go clean a bathroom or something'.  But I decided to just be with the kids and enjoy the moment.

Because unfortunately, there is an end to summer.