The last week of summer break was somewhat heavenly!

 Last Saturday night was lazy and dreamy.

ohhh! These summer days!! 

 J and K's "resort"  - my brother and sister in law have the best back yard!

Cricket

Fischer and Kendal's darling dog! 

And these three are back to school. So far, so great! 

Oren starts Tuesday! 

Happy Tuesday

My morning started out so sucky. 

I hate it when they do. 

But now, our three boys are playing some bat/ball game in the front yard that they love. It's like baseball but it is not and it has been named the "bat/ball game" Watching Hazel organize and re-organize her school supplies last night was a joy! 

Oren and Hazel both got letters in the mail from their to be teachers. I love it when teachers do this! 

My mind is cluttered and disorganized but I have chosen not to share this with my kids who usually have the best attitude about everything. 

And guess what... it is rubbing of on me. 

Happy Tuesday. 

For those of you who struggle with late August, I get it. 

For those of you who pour your energy and your hearts into making your classroom organized and welcoming, writing letters to your students, and starting the year off with positivity - thank you!  Moses Lake has some of the best teachers on the planet.

Along Crab Creek

 Irrigation issues call for good diggers and strong backs,

 The way they play, work, and talk together; I am so very thankful!!

Country Living

More from our Lynden trip...

Yesterday was stinky.
Today is better.
But this darn headache is threatening a come back!

A few more from our time in Lynden...

For all of you who have prayed for Tasha with me, Thank you! And please keep praying.

This girl is a gem! I pray for healing of both of my sisters hearts! 

Willem's favorite jerky comes from Owen's meats in Cle Elum. Their steaks are amazing too. 

Willem told me he wants Owen's meats beef jerky for Christmas! :-)! 

So that was a fun stop on our way home...

Our time in Lynden

Time in Lynden...

Ingrid

These cookies were as delicious as they are beautiful!!

The shower for Brenda was lovely!! My sisters did a wonderful job!

I loved connecting with my grandma Alma!

Tasha and Reese's new home is beautiful!!
With the most gorgeous trees and property surrounding it.

We did the Fair in Lynden too! It was fun!! 

I am home and a little overwhelmed. Oh my goodness. Registration, football sign ups (Willem), needing to schedule sports physicals and a little train of paper work. Considering too whether or not school insurance is worth it. The garden is so weedy and I have had a headache for 5 days. I do not want summer to be over.

Although we have a list of appointments and trainings for this week, I am really hoping for a day at the water park and/or Soap Lake! 

Gotta soak up the last bit of summer

SUMMER!

So artsy! So fun!!

Hazel requested I buy some makeup wedges at the store. I did. 

What does she do with them? Paints them as slices of cake!!

Oh!!!I wish kinder was part time! 

Right now, there is thunder outside and it is raining, I love the smell of rain! If I did not have six errands to run, I would sit in the house with a cup of tea and enjoy it. 

Summer Lovin'

Hazel, Oren, and Kendal

This sweet girl LOVES painting pottery!!

Moses Lake sunsets are some of the best.

Hazel and Quinn

Blueberry picking! We have the best blueberry farm a mile and a half from home!

Company picnic!

Vance, Oren, Willem, and Merit went over to Lynden just for the day.

They also went to Stan and Adie's for a graduation party for Abby!

They got to fly over, it was a quick, fun day!

We'll get over for a quick trip next weekend and be able to see my family.