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The Picnic Table…for Mr. Seeds

“Guys, get up!! Maybe the squirrel is on his picnic table?

While we wait for the squirrel, we at least have something super fun to look forward to: CBC Kids Camp!

!!!

A quick stop at the local fruit stand on our way home for some delicious treats. 



And look who we found snacking at his picnic table upon our return!!! Hi Seeds!!!!! Seems you need some etiquette training, but otherwise, we hope you love your new table!!

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The 2023 Summer Handy Fair

Happy Handy Fair Day!

This year, the Conley Cottage Cafe was quite the hit with its new menu. The most adorable foursome sold their homemade “Snacklaces,” their beautiful Twirling Ribbons, and a fan favorite: the Ice Italian Sodas!

They had a great day of sales, a great day of learning, a great day of shopping, and an especially tasty afternoon of sweet treats, while surrounded by their homeschool friends at our Living Learning Library. We are so thankful for this special opportunity to learn in such a wholesome and fun environment!

Immediately upon returning home, they kids put all their Handy Fair items away and went outside to hang up the picnic table squirrel feeder that we bought for SEVEN DOLLARS(!) at the fair! Oh, what fun!!



And to top off an already-special day, we went swimming with some friends from Taekwondo. These summer days, we’re taking it allllll in!

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The Campers and Preppers

Drop Baby Sissy off at Camp time!

This big girl got to go to CBC Summer Camp all week all by herself and what a special treat it was!

And once the switch at noon happened, this big girl then got three hours all to herself with Mama and Daddy! Talk about special!

While they were gone, Molly and I finished up some crafting items for our bi-annual Handy fair. This year, Molly wanted to sell twirling ribbons, so here she is taping the stick with pretty washi tape!

All while the big kids spent three hours at their own CBC camp!

:)

When everyone was finally home, we finished up with helping Bearett make his “snacklaces” for the Handy Fair. Any chance for Bearett to interact with treats is definitely his thing. 



And finally, a small preparation and example of what Amelia and Ella Mae chose to sell at the Handy Fair: Italian Sodas!

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The Friends Come to Play

SUCH a fun day with our beloved Calabreses!

We are so thankful to the Lord for bringing them into our church, home, and lives. 

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The Stomach Bug Without Mercy

It was all fun and games, catching birds, 

and learning to crochet at Gammy’s class…



until the next one got sick. 

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The Farm-th of July!

It was their most-ever favorite way to spend the Fourth of July! These children LOVE Mrs. Pam’s Funny Farm and we’re so grateful for her always-open invite. 

But after a long day fighting off the nausea, our night ended a lot differently than we had planned. 

We were supposed to go downtown for the annual fireworks show, but to the kids’ disappointment, I couldn’t bring myself to walking around in that kind of heat while feeling the way I was. So, we went and got ice cream instead and drove around our neighborhood looking at all our neighbors’ firework displays. And you know, we probably got just as good a show as we would’ve if we’d gone downtown!

Poor Heater though. She cowered in the shower all night and was so so afraid :(

Happy Independence Day!

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The No Boys “Aloud” Sign

It has begun. 

I don’t know how they learn these things, but we’ve reached that point in parenthood. 

For the most part though, they love spending their time together. 



I’m really going to miss this one day.