it's here!!!
i am so ready to just relax.
sitting in the sun… nothing going on.
i think maybe that will happen next week.
annie and i were talking on the patio and suddenly we realized we were being spied on….
scott FINALLY let me cut his hair short… i have been begging for months.
my kids were super helpers getting the house ready for craft weekend last week.
i am so glad they are getting old enough to pitch in.
the chickens gather where ever it's quiet.
funny.
we have a new kitten… she is named Wicket.
waffle was so over excited about the kitten.
he couldn't stop panting.
for hours!
they drew the kitten.
there were only enough peonies left for one vase but it was worth it.
talby is as tall as her kindergarten teacher! what a difference five years makes.
waffle took a few days to get used to the kitten.
but it's looking good… he may not eat her.
softball has started for talby and annie.
peaceful way to start the day…
our cousins came for a visit!
chasing chickens and jumping on the trampoline is so much fun.
all these girls in one house is always loud and crazy.
always.
what is going on in your summer so far?
Tiffany - I had my last day of teaching today, so summer will just be starting for me! I’m excited to write up our summer fun list. Will you be posting one? I missed it last year.
Meaghan - I have been following for a while so i feel authorized to answer this. Ha ha. The craft house and the farm house are in different places. I believe they said they moved to the farm house to be closer to the kids school but i could be wrong. I also know that they are renting the farm house so it is not permanent but also not short,term. 🙂
Lindsey - Your flowers are beautiful!
I am not in the swing of summer yet. I still need to go dig out shorts and tank tops.
Lori Austin - I just love your patio. So inviting. Looks like a wonderful place to share a meal with family and friends.
Tracy - I’m with you! Summer, I wish you’d never end!!
We still have activities and a bit of a schedule, but it’s much more laid back. And not every day.
My babies (twins) are turning 14 tomorrow. 14!!!??!!! I can’t believe it. I will have 4 in high school next year. Send help!
Seamingly Sarah - Oh I love peonies! I wish I could smell them through the computer right now. The only downside is the ants and spiders that come inside with them.
Gemma - That food looks so good! Are you going to be doing a summer list this year? It would be fun to compare it to years ago now your kids are much older!
Gemma xXx
Susan @SugarBeans - Just found your amazing blog; so creative and free- Lovely! We are hanging by the pool this summer and getting our senior ready for an eventful final year of high school. Just trying to relax with my 5 kiddos and ENJOY all that comes our way!
Blessings…
Heidi Jo the Artist - Looks like you guys are enjoying the “farm” life! So far, picnicking, gardening, camping, and just exploring new places. It has been good, really good. Hope you guys enjoy your summer together. It sure does fly by, doesn’t it!?
beth larson - I want to be your friend and neighbor…real bad! loved all the pictures.
Meg, I’ve asked this before- but haven’t figured it out- is the craft house on your farm or at another location? If I win the lottery I’m going to try to come to it some weekend. Looks like a dream come true. : )
xo
Susan - Love all the pictures! My daughter says she will explode if she sees another picture of Wicket! She says she wants that kitten so bad it physically hurts her to see it….drama much? Good thing you live far from Fort Worth!
Valerie @ Chateau a la mode - I L O V E summer too. You spend it the way we do. I might just take a trip to Kansas and take that adorable kitty cat. Soooo precious!
Victoria - Love the colors on your patio! Beautiful.
We had our first real lazy day of summer today – make our bucket list, made stepping stones and read books.
melodee - beautiful pix, and that kitty is so adorable!
Rachel Reeves - Love this. Love your pictures. Love your life.
Love you.
stephanie - That has got to be the world’s most beautiful kitten! I have never seen eyes like those!
Lisa - 1. That very first picture is gorgeous! So many bold colors. I love it!
2. I’m not a cat lover but that kitten is too cute.
3. My kids still have 5 days of school left. I hate school at this point. Please just be over already! 😉
4. Looking forward to a relaxing schedule this summer. Lots of play time. 🙂
kerry - Our summer holiday only starts at the end of July until 3rd Sept here in the UK 🙂 Spent a few minutes catching up on your blog – it’s such a happy place to visit, like chatting with a friend! I’m always amazed how you just Get.Stuff.Done – with a whole lotta pizazz thrown in too… how dooooo you do it! let me in on the trade secret!! hope you all have an amazing summer 🙂 Kerry xx
Jeana - We are in the middle of 2 boys in soccer, and I’m planning tons of reading and pool time! Yay! Your pictures are beautiful as always. Your kitten is precious. We just had to put our kitten down yesterday. She ate something that got stuck in her intestines. So sad!
CathyC - Our summer has not started yet. The kids go until June 27!!! Yikes!!! Looking so forward to it–beach, pool, beach, pool, repeat!!!!
Southern Gal - Catching lightning bugs and a going away party for my oldest boy. Looks like fun at your house.
Mia - Summer starts next wee for us. Am envisioning lazy pajama mornings, afternoon swimming and a tub of ice cream each night. 🙂
Love your patio and all of the colors — so festive!
Seriously Sassy Mama - We have basketball camp next week. Our list is full of fun things to do.
Lori A - It’s not summer here quite yet. Last day of finals tomorrow. Oh, and the weather hasn’t gotten the memo that it’s June here. North of Chicago and it feels more like April.
Kimberly - Oh and that kitten? Totally adorifying!
Kimberly - Summer… it’s still a few weeks away around here, although I did spend a couple hours on the deck yesterday and have the pink skin to prove it! Our kids have a week and a bit left of school and then we’re home free! Now, if only the pool would start to warm up…
Marsha Kern - I love short haircuts on boys! I made your Mom’s margarita’s this weekend! They are so good! Thanks for sharing!