Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Weeks in Review

One of our traditions is going through the McDonald's drive thru and getting a cone.  It's the best!  If you haven't done this you've got to try it.  Nothing like a cone to brighten your day!

Sweet young lady
What???  Who is that cutie. Can you tell we've been doing this for awhile!
                                                       These two have always been buddies



After our cones we walk 

 Meg working on her lasso skills


                                                             Her happy place.
Her instructor was telling me how much Astro loves Meg.  She says she can tell he looks forward to her lesson.  He'll be way off in the paddock and as soon as he sees Meg he comes to the gate.  She says he also watches out for her, always making sure she is safe.

                                             She has loved horses since she was itty bitty

Sometimes we head to the beach just to get out.  So thankful we have this place to go to.



 I picked up this journal at a thrift store.   This quote made me smile.
 This is a typical scene....boys yelling up at Owen through his window to come out and play.
 Meg's tomato plants.... I can get a handful about every 2-3 days.  This makes me so happy!!
 So Owen LOVES these things!!  and all the boys in the neighborhood love them too.  They are super hot.  Even the little guys that are four and five eat these things. What??? How do they do it?? Give Owen a bag of these and he is super happy! DINAMITA for sure!
 Pascal's Challah bread.  He is becoming an expert.
 Apple/banana muffins for the win!
 OWEN......OWEN....COME OUTSIDE!!!
 I CAN HEAR YOU OWEN.....YOU BETTER COME DOWN.
 OWEN...OWEN!!  YOU WANT TO PLAY HOCKEY?

 I love, love, love Kate DiCamillo!  One of my most favorite authors.  She posted this and I just thought it was so sweet.



 So Owen ordered a beard off amazon.  This is what he looks like!!  I can only imagine what the neighbors think!
 I went into the garage to put a can in the recycle bin and found this little guy.  He found some of Owen's old toys and was just having the best time.  He was in his own little world making sounds and lining them up.  And for the briefest second I saw Owen at that age and seemed just like yesterday.  and it made me a little sad.
 but this guy keeps me laughing..."Mom my food bar is critical"  this is what I hear ALL....THE...TIME
 Owen's happy place.... right now

Packing away last year's school room.  Gearing up for the next chapter.
This past year's book list

 We like to write down quotes from books we've read.   We thought this was a good quote from the book:  The Bark of the Bog Owl

 "Live the life that unfolds before you. Only love goodness more than you fear evil."

and that's a wrap!






Monday, July 8, 2019

Canadian Adventures
Meg is a big fan of a show called Heartland.  It is filmed in Alberta. Pascal and Meg hopped on a flight and went exploring for the weekend.  






They got to go on a two hour trail ride.  Meg was in her element.
 They're trail guide was from New Zealand and Meg said she was amazing!


 Nice try Pascal but I don't think the cowboy look fits you!
 In a field they found all the trucks used in the filming of the show.


 If you are a fan of the show -you'll recognize this.








Daddy daughter trip was a huge success.  Meg had the best time and loads of memories were made!  So happy for Meg to experience something she loves so much.