How we spent most of our July (long and lots of pictures)

We had a very good summer. It was way to hot, but we still had lots of fun! It was mostly the simple fun hanging out around the house! Nothing to fancy, no big vacation. Just lots of smiles, giggles, and many memories!

We had lots of memories made sitting out on our porch! And oh how it took me to back in time. To a time and place that drew me super close to my mom!

The girls got scooters, and have had a blast riding them!!!

And what is summer without sno cones? It wouldn't be a good summer! We are in live with Bahama Bucks!! They have the BEST Sno Cones around!! And a long awesome list of sugar free sno cones! YUMMY!!!

And the girls played and played and played! Here Lil E is busy playing like she is going to work! She has my old drill team outfit on!

And how she loves to work at her desk! From puzzles to cards and much more! Especially if she has some tape or glue to create something fun!

Lil K would rather be outside playing that just about anything at all!

Daddy and I even went for so me target shooting!!! I had not shot his gun before, and was a bit nervous of the kick.......

But it wasn't too bad! And I could do that! I want my own pink hand gun! Yes I said that, pink.

Where we go target shoot, I took this picture of girls! Just loved how it turned out.

But with the extreme heat, we had a ton of inside play! It was just way to hot out there to play for long outside. And we didn't make any trips to the park, as it was by far way way too hot!

We still had fun!! Lil E was dancing on her stage. She was dressed up and dancing to 80's music! I have totally corrupted my little sweetie pie, because she LOVES the 80's!

And she is still busy loving race cars and anything to do with them! Even when it means fixing her own race cars! She is always hard at race car work, one way or another. IF she isn't helping her daddy on his car, she is pretending with a riding toy or the hot wheels inside even.

Lil K is busy being the coolest princess around!! She loves to wear one of the many princess dress up outfits around! She loves to spin like a princess too.

Even though we had lots of fun inside, we sure needed to play outside. So many times, at dark we would be outside playing!

The girls love to dig in the dirt and play in the water! They are so not city girls! They love the country life!!! We flooded our sidewalk, so they could have some water puddle fun!!

K was busy swimming and splashing!

but Lil E was busy, racing through the water! She was muddin'.

They love the country life so much! They will catch some bugs and critters! So not girly girls when it comes to this! They love to chase and catch frogs!

E is so good about showing K the critters. This little frog keep them entertained for a couple of hours.

We went to a really neat restraunt. The food is good, but the memorabilia is even neater! They girls even loved the rest room and mirrored hall way. It's called The Country Barn.

We had a garage sale, went bowling (that post is coming), had Christmas in July (post coming), and went to our family Girls' weekend (post coming), as well! Other than that, we just had a lot of fun around the house! We loved it!! I really like kicked back relaxing life!

Hope yall have enjoyed your summer, and even managed to stay cool! I know it was way to hot!

Hugs and Blessings,

WHEW~

I have so very much to catch everyone up on.. So much going on and tons of things to get done... Life is beyond busy. I have never been this busy. But with all that said.. I have some big news and a prayer request all in the same.... We may be adopting a baby girl! I can't give details yet, but her sisters will be so happy to have her join them!!! I hope everyone is having a good summer, and staying cool! It's so terriblly hot and dry! :( The hottest summer! What all did you do this summer? Are you excited that's it's back to school time? I hope you are doing well! I miss blog land and will be here soon. I promise....

Hugs and Blessings,

Rain? Is it really?? (lots of pics)

Rain? Really??? What's that??? On July 3, we had our first rain!!! It was so nice! The day was hot and beautiful and clear!

Then out of no where, blew in a thunder storm! And answer to our prayers! We have been in such extreme drought that we have had issues with major wild fires. Water restrictions are now in place in lots of the area. It's wild! And add in triple digit temps, and it's hard! But look below, it was the most beautiful site! I can't even begin to tell you, how excited and happy i was with the beautiful storm blowing in!!!

The temp dropped, the wind picked up, and it was just awesome!!!

Even the kiddos had fun!!

The love of my life, he was so happy too!!!

I just love the picture below. ............

Oh my, yes my girl is silly! She no longer has rain boots in her size, so she ran and put on her snow boots! What a mess!

Then inside I went as the rain started to fall and it did rain pretty heavy for a bit. Thank you Jesus for the answered prayers!!!!

Hugs and Blessings,

Our July 4th! America's Birthday!

It was a birthday celebration for America, and a low key weekend for us! It wasn't to much exciting going on around here. We did go a little running around and that's about it really. Saturday Lil E and I went and had our eyes checked. Daddy was busy around the house. Sunday we actually had a lil storm blow in, that eveing! And it was so awesome!!! Monday July 4th, wasn't to much going on. No fireworks anywhere! It's hot and dry here! Been trip digits for way to long and no rain. Sunday night was the drizzle of rain, but didn't compare to what our areas needed!

Be sure to check out that sweet face of Lil E......

The girls and I headed to town, we were on a mission! To pick up Lil E's glasses! Can you believe it! She looks way to grown up with her new glasses!

Then we took a few pictures on our way home.

That evening we went to the to the Park to see the lazer show on a big screen and hear the symphony concert! You really couldn't hear the concert at all. And the lazer show wasn't anything exciting! But we were all together as a family and that is what matters most! We really missed the old 4th's full of lots of fun! The cooks outs and fun times! Just was way different this year.

We still managed to have some fun!

Happy Birthday America!!! Hope everyone had a good and special 4th!!!

Hugs and Blessings,

A big new Venture for our family..........

I hope that each of you have a wonderfully blessed and happy 4th!!! I hope everyone was safe and enjoyed the day! I can not believe that half the year is officially over! Where did it go? It sure zoomed on in!

I have been so busy this past week, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. No no, we didn't get a 3rd little blessing. (I know many all the sudden think that). But I have started my own business. I am beyond excited and it's doing pretty well in just a week.

I have started Pat-T's Shirts & More. You can become a fan on facebook. (just click there) I will have a blog up soon too.

What does Pat-T's Shirts & More have to offer ~ LOTS! I have bling and screen print right now. Will be having way more to come.

Here's a few examples of some of the goodies there is already.

I had a very hard time just picking a few. But there are more on facebook.

That's my newest venture! We have some craft shows booked, and may even set up to sale in ETSY. But for now, you can reach me through email or on facebook, and of course here too, if you are interested.

Besides individual shirts, we are setting up to do Church Fundraisers, will be donating a portion of each Cancer Shirt sold, and much more exciting things to offer! Once that blog is up and running I will not use this blog for this purpose.

Hope everyone is doing great and may each of you have a wonderful and blessed weekend!

Hugs and Blessings,