I didn't forget to do the Shenanigans last week. Our computer was in the shop being repaired so this week is a two-fer. Now that the weather is warmer we have been enjoying picnic lunches outside. One day the sun was so hot we moved the picnic into the shade of the garage. The girls had a ball and ate better than usual.
Our ward is having a pioneer handcart trek this July. To help get the girls ready we have been hiking in the mountains with them every week. Lily can go 2+ miles all on her own! We've also been camping out in the backyard every Friday night to get the used to sleeping in a tent. The kids love it - Mommy and Daddy are the ones not sleeping so well.
Annie the Adventurous got herself wedged between the table and the sofa. And being the great mother I am, I snapped a picture before helping her out.
We took the girls to a city park so they could enjoy the wonderful splash park. And they wanted to spend the whole afternoon on the swings instead. They were rosy cheeked and very tired after playing hard at the park.
I am still playing with my new wheat grinder. I couldn't believe the difference in height of loaves from fresh wheat compared to store flour. And the taste is phenomenal. The whole family is enjoying our yummy bread.
Last Sunday the house got up to 81 degrees. We don't have an A/C unit since most of the year it is very pleasant here. Thankfully we have a basement. I cooked Sunday dinner and then set up a picnic downstairs to help us escape the heat. As you can see, Annie was not happy about having to sit still to eat on a blanket. She kept walking through our plates and when we'd confine her she would cry. After dinner Lily rode her horsey. Annie figured the horse was thirsty and tried to share her sippy cup.
We make the girls earn their keep from time to time. They helped me scrub both bathtubs and toilets and did a pretty good job between the two of them. I only had to spot clean a couple of places.
The highlight of this past week was a Princess Party held at our church. The young women in the ward did a fundraiser - drop off your little princess, pay $5, and the princesses get to have two whole hours of magical fun. There was a nail salon, hair salon, make up station, story time, they made crowns, danced at a royal ball....it was basically Lily's idea of paradise. They YW made a decent amount of money from the fundraiser and all the little girls had a wonderful time.
We are sure enjoying our beautiful southern Idaho summer! Until next week....
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