A day with Papa Miller and Jill

We went out to Dad's house on Sunday and enjoyed some sunshine down by the lake. Piper and I went out on the jet ski for a nice long ride while Reagan dunked her head in the lake and decided that wasn't as much fun as sitting on the stairs throwing rocks. Piper spent the night and was spoiled rotten. They went to the park, ice cream shop and saw a movie. The next day she got to go swimming again and got to pick out treats at the store before coming home and going to bed at 6:30. I think she was worn out from all the fun. I just love it when they get to have some one on one time with anyone, especially Grandparents, I wish I could have a day where I could say yes to every request. Maybe someday when I have grandchildren of my own, or a niece or nephew.

"funny face" and "silly pants" are the names Piper's created for herself and Reagan
too cute!

She loves her barbie poll but I think I loved it more, it was so much fun to throw the line out and catch a fish within seconds only to reel it in and have my Dad take the fish off and get me all set up for more. We filled a bucket of sunnies etc for bear bait.
such a serious toddler

misc

I know, I know, I go weeks without updating this and then I put everything up at once. These are just misc recent photos

This morning I finally got out and into the garden we've neglected all summer long. I pulled more crabgrass than vegetables. We have 3 tall broccoli plants without any broccoli - hmmm? We did pull about 10 carrots (big crop, I know) and a bunch of beets. I also pulled our peas as they have been dead for weeks now and saw a couple of beans sprouting so at least we'll get some new beans before the season is done.
the girls had so much fun digging in the dirt
Saturday morning we had some art time, as you can see below Reagan decorated her face. She was pretty neat until I showed her that she can use her hands. I showed her this and then left Dad in charge while I showered. Lucky Daddy, he has all the fun!

more coloring time with Papa Lonny
my final cake for course 2. We made the flowers from Royal icing and let them dry and then we learned the basket weave technique and placed our flowers on top. I missed a week so I didn't have as many flowers but I think there were plenty, I just wish I had a bigger variety of colors.

more cabin photos

Piper driving the boat
Reagan didn't really "enjoy" the ride but she didn't cry the entire time eitherNate and Harley - I think this was Harley's 1st boat ride
a rare picture of her looking at the camera, Reagan smiles all the time but it's hard to catch that on film
"look Mom, see my rock"
Reagan will sit and relax with anyone but Mommy

my happy girls

Cabin weekend with friends

August 22-25, we had the opportunity to go up to the cabin with Heather, Brant and Aydan and Nate, Lisa and Harley. It was pretty cool outside but still beautiful and sunny. The kids all had a lot of fun.

Aydan loved the elephant
the kids all lined up for lunch, we had a little assembly line going
even though it was cold Piper and Aydan went for an impromtu skinny dip after dinner one night
Aydan getting her diaper changed, I was in charge of distraction for her Mommy

Harley's 1st 4-wheeler ride
they are so easily entertained at this age, they had a lot of fun playing in the sand
both Heather and Brant had a rare minute to sit down at the same time

Piper was sharing her snacks