Summer Fun

This summer has been unique for our family since Justin and I are both at home. This fantastic luxury has given us lots of time to do projects, travel, relax, spend time with family, and in general just have fun!

My brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Collette, are building a new kitchen. Scott gutted the kitchen and this week I spent a couple of days helping him drywall and insulate. He is well on the way to having a beautiful kitchen with all new cabinets, appliances, and a bar that opens into the dining room. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Luke supervised. Does this half smile mean that he approves? I think the quality time he spent with Collette helped give her a glimpse of what they have coming. She and Scott will be great parents.

At our house, Justin is extending the sump pump line to help disperse the basement water throughout the yard. By doing this we are hoping to reclaim more of our lawn during the rainy season. Anna is helping to fill in the hole.

Chef Anna needs to learn a bit more about baking. These yummy looking blueberry muffins had way too much baking soda (she thought the box was pancake mix!) and had to be thrown out. Only the first of many cooking fiascos to come...

Summer weather has meant that we have taken to eating all our meals on the deck.

And at the end of busy days, baths and just relaxing is definitely in order!

These pictures give you a visual of our days but what you can't fully appreciate is the non-stop chatter from Anna. In her words, "I just like to talk". Here are a few funny Anna-isms:

"My birthday is on March. It's waiting for me."

"Mr. Burley can't drive. His legs too short."

(referring to my grandmother's elderly neighbor)

"Isn't it my turn to see Dr. Dugan?"

(Luke had an appointment with her favorite doc)

"Bye Poop. See you tomorrow. Thanks for coming out."