fun at the waterpark

Okay, maybe it was just our backyard, but the kids had loads of fun this afternoon. Slippin' & slidin', climber set up so the slide ends in the pool, throwing water balloons, chasing Grandpa with the water blaster - it doesn't take much water to make for a good time!

We were actually looking for shade this afternoon; this was all after my girls & me (with some help from the young uns) made 19 batches of freezer strawberry jam. I should have taken a picture of all those jars; it was pretty impressive.

The last picture in the collage is Isaiah showing Auntie Cindi his new thumb. It's looking really good & healing well. Thanks for praying!

So awhile back I complained about the lack of consecutive sunny days & the slowness of summer to arrive. I'm not complaining anymore. :-)

Yay, Zay!

This little trooper had his thumb surgery this morning @ Childrens' Hospital, & I had the priviledge of accompanying him, Becky & Noah. Becky will post more about it (no pressure, Beck) but I just wanted to let you all know that he came through beautifully. We'll see the result when the bandages come off in a few days. Thanks for your prayers, keep them going for quick healing. I love this little guy!

Summer starts tomorrow?

Seriously, am I the only one who thinks we're long overdue for some consistent sunshine? It's June 19th and I'm wearing a hoodie. IN THE HOUSE! Aaargh...
Ah well, life goes on. We are enjoying the odd pleasant evening huddled around our chiminea (munching on ooey, gooey smores) Nothing says "sticky" like a grandchild covered in warm, chocolatey marshmellow.


The following picture illustrates the speed with which summer is approaching :-(

I spent some time this morning trying to find an inexpensive vacation destination for our first-in-a-long-time summer week off together in August. No luck so far. Anyone have any ideas (that don't involve a plane trip or two days of driving)? If we end up staying home, I won't complain (much). They say a change is as good as a rest. And I am not high maintenance.
I'm NOT! ;)