Summer endings

Labor day weekend fun.

What child doesn't like to swing?

This Doe and baby, which we aptly named Peggy and Plum, come into our yard almost daily. We are at the point where she looks at me like...oh, it's you. A buck has been with them too. 

He stared me down through the kitchen window. 

We discovered the Milkbarn produces grapes and wild sweet plums.

Plum likes to eat the plums. 

They bed down about every other day here. 

Honestly, I love having them around. There is something wonderful about sitting with the kids and just watching them hang out. 

Making a salad from our neighbors salad garden.

Chester turned 5! 

He requested a date with me at Wendy's after school. 

At least he orders his cheeseburgers with extra lettuce and tomato!

He told me on our date how he did NOT get in trouble at school.

And reported to me all the rule breakers.

Thanks Lieutenant Collins.

He is a pro as the tomato basil salad helper.

Paw Patrol!!!

I adore 5 year old Collins kids. 

A few days after Chester's birthday Clay had to leave again for a couple weeks so we hiked behind our home. I felt like we got a mini vacation before he took off.

My tall and beautiful Lucy playing volleyball 

in her 7th grade tournament.

It was a hot day for soccer in September.

Emily, Lexie and Audrey on the side lines.

These girls are going places.

I just love them.