Keeping Cool

My! This summer has been quite the heated oven! Or, the first part of summer, that is. Goodness, we're not even into July, much less {dun-dun-dun-dunnn}...August! Praise the Lord for air conditioning {and for allowing it to work!}. We hope you all are staying cool indoors, or at least are taking some time out to enjoy a pool, or lake, or ocean {whichever's nearby!}. Below are just a few of the many memories we've made this past month. Enjoy!

The lovely artist and cowgirl model - graciously taking time out of their busy schedule to pose for the press

Hot June days are for extra large, pink cowgirl hats, summer dresses, flip-flops and, oh! of course...swings!

Lovely post-dinner conversations...tummies are full, laughter is aplenty.

Saying "Hello!" from the artist's corner

She has this great system where she sits on a stool between the drawers and reaches for the silverware from the counter to put them away...impressive.

"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men" {Colossians 3:23}

"Good afternoon, Grandma Junebug! I'm Johanna Joy and I will be giving you some shots today...won't that be fun??" (toy shots *grin*)

Ah, yes... our ever-faithful aerobics instructor is at it again!

"...She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong..."

{Proverbs 31:17}

Bella: Oh boy, oh boy! Just one nip at that deliciously cute button-nose...please! please!

On her way out the door for a fun night on the town!

Around these here parts, we have daily encounters with illusionary bandits and buccaneers. But never fear, folks! Ever since our hired hand came to keep up her steady post and look-out for danger, we most certainly have been safe from all theft and burglary.

Blessings, my friends!