Wednesday Dan and Wendi and their kiddos came for a quick visit this week on their way to the Bad Lands and then on to Colorado.
At The Parsonage
July 17th, 2011 by Aubri
These lillies grow on the side of our house. The side I’m never on so I don’t ever get to enjoy them. I decided to start cutting them and bringing them inside so I can actually see them. I’m amazed how all the flowers in our yard (that we did not plant) continue to grow back beautifully year after year without any help on our part. It’s nice of them to give the allusion that we do some actual yard work (besides mowing, thank you husband!).
Well, I say “beautifully” but they’re starting to look a little lack luster after the heat we’ve had this week.
Merry Maids
July 17th, 2011 by Aubri
More and more I’m introducing some ways the girls can help around the house. They love doing what I do; folding, dishes, sweeping, moping, you know all those glamorous tasks. So while they still think it’s fun I try to take advantage and instill in them some of the valuable qualities we want them to have; helpfulness, responsibility, cleanliness…well the qualities we want them to have someday at least.
Making Cards
July 12th, 2011 by Aubri
Sunday afternoon I decided NOT to do any housework but to take a little time doing something fun. I’m typically caught making a card at the last minute for a baby gift or for someone who is sick, etc. I like having a stash already made so I can just grab one. So, here are a few I made.
I love this sketch that I got from HERE. I’ve used them with Lily to decorate like a paper doll but I also love this idea of making little coloring books with them.
These are “Get Well Soon” and “Thinking Of You” cards we can take with us when we make visits to shut-ins with Phil. They’re great for birthday cards too!
