Kids' artwork

Now that a new school year is upon us, I need to take all the kids' artwork down from their doors. If you remember, we already did this once for Bonnie because she creates so much so fast. We have to be selective of what makes it on the door. 

Our family in the form of bunnies.

A princess and her castle.

Playing on the playground in the rain.

Stick family

Riser creates much less artwork, so this is the highlights of everything he did over the last year.

Thankful turkey. I believe his teacher heard 'Barbie' when he was trying to say 'Bobby' (Bonnie).

One of his first water colors - always has to take it to the extreme. Kept going until he put a hole in his picture.

I'm a sucker for anything with handprints.

His good Samaritan. 

I will be interested to see if Bonnie creates quite as much as she did last year now that she doesn't have all of her free time during quiet time anymore. Stay tuned!

August extras

We tried to soak in the last bit of summer and no schedules in August. We went to a friend's magic show birthday party - which the kids LOVED.

He even pulled a real bunny out of his hat!

We got to see cousins and friends swim at their champs meet.

We built forts.

Bonnie got a fun goodie bag at a doctor appt. 

We did multiple trips to Busch Gardens. 

Riser and I even got to go on a little date to Busch during Bonnie's first week of school.

I took the kids to the bounce house one rainy morning.

We got to play with cousins.

Color with chalk.

We made homemade ice cream.

We took the boat out. 

Bonnie made cat ears for her and Riser, one of her many crafts she came up with during quiet time.

We had playdates at with friends.

Bonnie still loves helping in the kitchen.

We went to the last chapel family picnic.

We had a picnic in the yard.

We got in beach time whenever we could.

Riser finally got a big boy bed (or a twin mattress, rather). 

Lots of playing in the yard, riding bikes, and just being outside.

It was a great month, and it's also been fun to start learning a new routine. Hello September!