This little girl is now officially at "tween" at 9 years of age. She wanted a Luau-themed birthday party at the local aquatic center. She was blessed to have many friends attend, many from out of town.
She and Josiah each made a cake. Josiah's was a island theme as was Hailey's. However she drew a big Tiki mask in the middle of her ocean. I made lemon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for the adults.
So spoiled!
Got some huge pumpkins growing this year! The pumpkins were about the only thing that grew in my garden this year.
Hailey and Rina gave me a pedicure one day.
My stepmom came back from European vacation and Hailey brought back cute t-shirts for the kids. Hailey loved her Paris -shirt with bling.
Michael and the kids were hard at work building the sheep shed in anticipation of a couple of ewe lambs joining our homesteading venture.
We decided to add a lean-to to store a ton of hay for the winter. Glad we did!
And then there were three ewe lambs. Our friends daughter couldn't stand the thought of her sweet "Angel " being slaughtered so they brought her to our house where she will continue to be loved and adored. The new pasture mates all seem to get along just fine.
Earning their keep by keeping the weeds down! So glad we aren't going to have to try and mow these pastures anymore. Whew! So hard on the riding lawnmower.
15 months old. This girl eats dirt like I eat chocolate!
Josiah and Michael went on a day hike with the Boy Scouts. Hot day for it, but he made it. Boy Scouts is sure toughening him up!
We celebrated my mom's 65th birthday. Josiah put 6 candles together and it ended up looking like a torch! Hailey made the layered cake for her.
Rina is sitting in the cute rocking chair Josiah's great uncle made him. Rina has used it more than any of the kids.
Rina loves to swing by herself. I love the look of joy on her face. What a sweetie.
So proud of this young man!
Canned 30 jars of spicy German dill pickles this year. Much rejoicing in the house. I don't like pickles so this is a labor of love on my part. The whole family has to help with this activity.
Last day swimming at the pool! Love her little sunglasses a friend of mine gave her. She keeps them on pretty well, too.
August is always so busy, but what fun we always have!
God Bless, Jackie
4 comments:
You are really catching up with your posts, Jackie! Well done! :) Your little Rina is a cutie and your older two are both beautiful (handsome for Josiah)...I saw a bit of Lily in that last photo...do you see it, too? I am so glad we were able to have had a few days together...the Lord is so very good to us, isn't He? Love, Camille xo
Yes! She sure is looking like Lily with those cheeks and blonde hair 😀 I'm trying to reply to comments. Can you tell me if you got this comment sent to your email or not? Not really sure how it works but trying to figure it out.
Gee whiz, your kids are getting so big. My daughter loved the luau theme birthday parties. I probably did at least 3 like that. Now she's grown and married with a baby of her own and one on the way. Time goes by so fast.
I always love getting a glimpse of your life. So fun.
Have a lovely day friend.
Kim
That first pedicure is always a precious moment. What a great time you had!
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