Kim made some wonderful Pinatas for us to help celebrate the summer birthdays (Zach and Makayla)

One last mess before we say goodbye!

And it seems fitting to have a picture of the empty nest...

All is quiet around here now and will be for some time. Makaylas' note to us said "Thanks for helping me grow" and that's what I say to you all, too.

Have a happy summer!

Our trip to Creative Days Art Studio

Joshua, Tyson and Brandon visit with Sgt. Pepper, the studio Guinea Pig.

Building with the Timberworks toys was popular. And what's great is that they are made here in Columbia!

Hazel, Vivan and Kalen add a little sparkle to their wall hangings.


Katy rolls the corn on our arms so we can feel and see what kind of print it might make on our bags.

Katy's surprise when the giant carrot is finally yanked from the ground. This is a fun story with a great recipe for Carrot-Bread Pudding in the back...we know, we tried it last year and the kids gobbled it up!

Little Isabelle’s Carrot Puddin’
(Ask Mama or Papa to help you.)
Combine and blend until smooth:
1 cup peeled and grated carrots
½ cup milk
2 whole eggs
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup honey (I told you it’s as sweet as Isabelle.)
When smooth, stir in gently:
4 slices bread, cut into cubes
1/4 cup raisons
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for one hour at
350 degrees F.
Serve hot or cold in coffee cups.
Delicious with ice cream too.


Couldn't leave out the fun they had in these Bilibo's...great for balanacing and oh, so fun to spin around in on the carpet.

Well worth it...it's free!

I want to pass on a little treasure and it's right here under our noses! It's free, the kids can sit up close to the stage on big pillows and did I mention that it's free? Check out the schedule here: http://www.stephens.edu/news/stephensevents/summer_theatre/

Messy-Water Day 2010

What a perfect day for water and gloop and just making a big mess in general!