summer vacation

Our summer vacation kept us closer to home this year. We picked THE HOTTEST week of the year to go to Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. Despite the heat, we had a wonderful time relaxing on the lake. Here are a few pictures of how we spent our vacation.

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quiet morning

I spent the usual morning quietly getting ready for work as everyone else slept in. On this particular morning, as I was getting ready to head out the door, I discovered that Rhett was already up. Instead of hanging at the gate crying for someone to come get him (as he usually does), he was sitting in his rocking chair reading a book... and so I spied on him:

the damage is done

McKenna took it upon herself to cut her hair! I should have been prepared considering her interest in "scissoring". I can't decide whether to let it be or trim (OK, cut) the rest of her hair. It would be an easy decision if her hair didn't grow so slow. :(

cute and not-so-cute houses

Our neighbor's house is decorated like something straight out of Better Homes and Gardens. The other day Duke took McKenna over there to borrow something and when they walked into his house she said "Paul's house is cute!" When Duke told me this, I said "I wish our house was cute." McKenna responded "Yeah... but it's not."

Goal for the summer: decorate!

home, sweet home

We've been in our house for four months now and finally got sod this week. Wahoo!! What a transformation. It finally feels like home.

is it nap time yet?

We've all seen similar videos on shows like 'America's Funniest Videos', but they just never get old.

time out

Sometimes, it's painfully enlightening to watch you kids mimic your actions. Poor Bear got put in time out... facing the corner...for like 20 minutes (that last part has never happened. I promise!!) I'm glad to say that these days are over... for Bear AND for McKenna.