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Big Pregnant Bronzelee
Before we start talking about anything, Bronzelee is still pregnant. Her past litters have been 13 and 15 piglets. We had a nice Sunday afternoon visit with her last week. We brought her some water and cooled her off. She is so sweet, even covered in mud...and super smelly. She can hardly stand. Chester said in the sweetest voice while hanging over the fence
"Do you remember me Bronzewee?"
ahhhh....siding
How many times does a man have to forgive  paint? 70 times 7. Drat that number!!
The girls and I have been painting siding all week. Painting with an oil based primer first. We have done 70. Another 70 to go. We went to church today with paint still stuck on us...it's gonna be that way for awhile people. 

Paul and Clay
Sneak Peek #1
We have a corner of siding done!!! 

Our rag tag crew.
This weekend we had a small crew of help. 2 missionaries, a 15 year old football player, a home teacher and Mike from work who can do just about anything. Thank you!

Happy Clay
As we see more progress, more smiles can emerge.
I won't get into all the tears of frustration this past week. 

of expectations....


This past month

Lucy turned 12. I still beat her at bowling because life isn't fair, right?? We played 7 consecutive rounds of laser tag.
We are addicted.

Botox or bee sting?
Chester got stung by a bee on his mouth. He now takes the long way around to the bench swing.

Where's my worms!!!
The Robin's hatched. I think they thought my phone was incoming food.

Best 4th Ever
We had a little 4th of July party at the house. It was perfect.
No one got burned...although the bridge caught on fire.
For reals.

$100 dollars worth of fireworks plus Dr. Pepper equals Fun Dad's. Thank you Dan.



Surprise sunflower along the driveway.
Sneak Peek #2
We are so close to finishing the girls room! They have been sleeping at the neighbors all week. And can't wait to head over tonight. Because who wants to sleep here?

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