Our garden this year only produced one dinky little pumpkin that was starting to be eaten by some kind of bug or slug so we went and picked out some pumpkins this year! The boys really liked going and seeing all the different kind of pumpkins. The big ones and the tiny ones. The gourds and other weird stuff they had. We never got around to carving them for Halloween though. So, I think I might have to try cooking one of them and them!

Tristan had his First Birthday this year. The more kids I have the faster time seems to go by! August 4th, was a warm and sunny day. Perfect for doing cake and ice cream outside on the patio in the back yard!

We took a day trip up to Bear Lake,UT this summer. It's one of my favorite summer spots. The water is blue like a tropical ocean! This lake is soo big! There are even little sea shells in the sand. The kids love it too. They love playing in the sand and I love that the water depth is so gradual. I don't have to worry about them drowning! It is about and hour and a half drive from home so we manage 2-3 trips a year in the summer time. :O) We pack a picnic lunch and take some shade with us and make it an all day thing!

Hailey's Birthday Quilt

I finally had Hailey's quilt finished. Poor Hailey had to wait so long to get her quilt. BUT, better late then never right!? :O) She picked out the colors and the pattern. Such grown up choices!