Happy 4th!

Happy 4th!  One of the things we did today was go on a hike.  Here are some photos from the event.

We had to watch out for hanging inch worms.

We loved the beauty around us - 

and had a great time.

Jacob usually led the way.

Rachel was just along for the ride.

The kids threw rocks into the water.  This is Jonny in action.

Megan showing off the rock she found.

Jacob keeping hydrated and thinking his shirt is cool.

Megan carefully taking some 'fluff fluff' (dandelion head) to show Daddy.

Jonny being funny - 'Look, a plane!'

Rachel insisted she walk towards the end.  She did a great job!  She even found a couple of her own rocks.

We had a wonderful day and hope yours was just as great!

More Shirts

Layne occasionally travels to a rival school to use their lab.  While he was there he bought yet another shirt for a child.  Jacob was thrilled!  Jonny was also glad Dad made a stop by a 2nd student bookstore in order to get a shirt for him too.  These were also on sale.  What are the odds?

Cute Shirts, Cute Girls

Layne just couldn't stand that Megan was wearing her long sleeve princess shirts during the summer.  So, he bought her a short sleeved princess shirt.  He's learned that if you give one child something - you have to have a plan for the other child/ren.  Princess shirts for Daddy's princesses.  I was surprised he came home with these - it might be one of the handful of times he's actually purchased clothing for the kids.  He did good - they were on a huge sale and just happened to have the sizes the girls needed.

That sure was nice...

We were getting out of the truck yesterday and Megan said, "That sure was nice of grandpa to share is truck with us.".  I agreed with her.  Thanks for the use of the truck while we figure out other options!

I have my husband back!

Layne is actually home most evenings and week-ends lately.  It's a new thing for me.  I realize I should be used to having my husband around - but, I'm not.  I'm used to him being gone at odd, if not seemingly all hours of the day.  Don't misinterpret - I don't feel a bit bad about needing to get used to having him around.  What was I thinking - starting a blog when I could be spending time with my husband?