The boys and I thought this baby walking stick was pretty cool.

Nolan thinks frogs are so cool.

And these kids did a fantastic job of staying cool (in the heat!)

Last weekend we visited some friends in Milwaukee and enjoyed every single minute of our trip.  

It was so good to see old friends who are still great, great friends!

This week my kids have been so good as long as I have kept them busy in the morning with reading, writing, various jobs, practicing the piano and exercising and then they are free to roam in the afternoons.  They have spent countless hours catching butterflies, squishing frogs, throwing sand, playing baseball, drinking lemonade, eating popsicles and then doing a few pushups when things get a little out of control.