An Accumulation of Smiles

Puzzles...Puzzles...

Does that one fit?

Ah yes, the lovely napkin hat - you'd better buy them while they last, Fashion News has it that prices will soar when custom designers catch on to the latest style. We're thinking of naming our designer clothing line Pricey Paper Products, or Triple P, or perhaps even Granny's Good Looks. Let us know if you have any other suggestions...we're going to rock the fashion industry!

Master Isaac & the Aerobics Queen

Ma! She won't share!

Encouraging • Interesting • Mind-blowing • Thought-provoking • Hilarious

Conversations with Mr. Peter & Mrs. Angel (not quite sure how you got out of the shot here, Mr. Analytic ☺)

It's war!!! -- that is, tug-o-war over the pencil

And of course Master Austen-buckskin & Lady Johanna-banana bravely storming the Bastille (aka slide)

Big smiles + Tight hugs = Best friends

Birdhouse painting, anyone?

Grandma June...our first contestant!

Swimming Blues (happy, splashy, wet blues, that is!)

She can now touch the bottom and has tossed out the kiddie floaties!

It's barber shop day here and Grandma "D" is sporting the "not-yet-fluffed, rolled-ever-so-tightly" bangs

Grandma Lorry reveals her radiant smile below a fabulous curler-do

Oh! And look who just got her own new style...er, wigs are great don't ya think?

The wonderful hair dresser, Mrs. Paige herself, with the sweet dumplings in tow

Smiles 'n hugs with Nana! (Miss Lindsay was my fellow Locks of Love giver)

The Munchkins give their cheesy (that is, Cheetos) smile

Forget the corn on the cob...I need handles for my hot diggity dog!

One bite and there'll be two hot dogs. Who says you can't effectively teach math at the dinner table, anyhow?

♫...Lean on me, when you're not strong

I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on...♫

...He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouting... Job 8:21

July 4th & Outback

This Independence Day we continued the tradition of celebrating with our good friends, the B. family! It's always so exciting having six additional littles to entertain us, and of course, Johanna was most thrilled to have her sweet friends over. The Grandmas "ood" and "ahhd" over not so little Gabriel and the other kiddos.

This past Monday we packed up and headed out to good ol' Outback Steakhouse. Other than the 100 degree weather which was attempting to melt those of us made of sugar, we all had a real relaxing time out  together, getting to enjoy being waited on (please, let's not mention that Mondays are my cooking days...cough☺).

Happy Friday!

Sweet Visits

Mr. Buz and Mrs. Kathy flew down from NC to visit and spend the day with Grandma "D" {and we were blessed to fellowship as well!}. It is always so good to see Mrs. Kathy and it was so nice to finally meet Mr. Buz.  Of course, the little mischevious blue-eyed girl with the pink headband was so thrilled to spend time with Mrs. Kathy while making sure friends with Mr. Buz {the ipad has absolutely nothing to do with it *grin*}.

Thanks so much for coming!

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!