Sprinkling the Children

What to do on a wicked hot summer day? Spray 'em down!





Levi stops to smell the flowers.



Wow, since that hose is so cold, Evvie decides to warm up on the hot pavement.

Playground Fun

Well, it was Evvie's idea to stop by the Phippsburg Elementary playground on our way home from the beach, but it was Levi that seemed to take fullest advantage of the slides. He's always loved them, but never attempted them on his own!




Here's a pair of videos of Levi getting bold in the tube slide. The first is a belly slide.


...and watch carefully. Was he pushed? I can't decide. At any rate the ride ended in smiles.

More Seaweed Gettin'

A foggy start to the day didn't keep up from having fun at low tide.

Lessons in Cool

He's right out of 1983.



You have to brush and brush and brush for that cute smile. Got it, mama?

Waiting for sister to return

Seaweed Rinse

Aahhhhhh summer vacation. I took the kids to the beach for a bit o'sun, fun in the fort, and some seaweed collection.

Poodle helped.

Here's Evelyn atop the fort.


And safely back on the ground.


Levi demonstrates what to do with your collected seaweed.


The big rinse.


And the vegan gobble.


Actually, Evvie was just clowning around. The seaweed is for mulch in the garden. It keeps away the slugs and snails- they won't climb on it when it's dry and sharp. When it rains, it rehydrates and keeps the moisture on the ground. Great stuff! Not to mention super nitrogen infusion as it biodegrades! I'm getting more soon!

Strawberries!

Ahhh. First day of summer, so we took the kids to Popp's for some strawberry picking. Evvie was a big help. Levi...less so, but he enjoyed getting sticky!

And after dinner tonight...

Shortcake! Shortcake! Shortcake!

Happy Fathers Day!

Mama, Evvie and Levi brought me breakfast in bed, along with a great hat, and a new homemade tape measure! Thanks, family!


The boys headed to the float for a little adventure. It was quite a day on the pond.

Camp Wrasslin'

Just some-kid-friendly clowning around!

Smartie Graduation!

She did it! Evvie's daycre had a graduation ceremony for all the "Smarties". Evvie was a proud little girl!



Evvie and Miss Shannon celebrate their accomplishment!


Customized cupcakes!


And she had her own cheering section!

Big Boy

Here's a video of Levi reading a couple of novels in his rockin' chair.

Spring Day!

Bunnies and kids!

Kooky Kids