Murphy's Park

I see you!
Mr. Tricky man
Land Ahoy! Miss O is steering the big playground ship.
Mr. Monkey, climbing on the monkey bars.
Snow cones for a cool-down snack.

Our Illusions

Look what C-man can do, flip himself right over.....so flexible! Do I see painted toe-nails?
That's where C-man got his ability. Mommy can do it too! Wow, her back must feel much better.....and look at those skinny legs!

C-man and I were being goofy this morning and discovered a great illusion for the camera!

GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD FUN, GOOD FOOD!

WE WENT TO A DIFFERENT WADING POOL TODAY, THIS ONE IS SOMEWHAT NEW AND SERVES FREE FOOD FOR LUNCH! HERE'S C-MAN & E-MAN CHECKING OUT TRANSFORMERS. THEY'VE BEEN TOGETHER SINCE C WAS 15 MONTHS OLD. THEY PLAY SO WELL TOGETHER AND WHEN WE GET TOGETHER, THEY START OFF WHERE THEY LEFT BEHIND. C WANTED TO GET TOGETHER BEFORE SCHOOL STARTED. WE'RE HOPING FOR SOME TIME TOGETHER DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK.
THIS IS MISS O BEFORE OUR DEPARTURE, LOVE HER PIGGY-TAILS TODAY!
THIS IS LITTLE A-MAN, HE LOVED THE WATER AND WAS VERY ADVENTUROUS TODAY. MISS O STAYED CLOSE BY MOMMY, MOMMY THINKS IT IS BECAUSE IT WAS A NEW PLACE AND NOT A COMFORT ZONE FOR HER.

I GOT MY "KAREN FIX" THIS MORNING, A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE FOR A GOOD 5 YEARS NOW. SINCE I WENT PART-TIME, IT IS HARD TO SEE HER AT WORK AND CATCH-UP.

I ADMIRE KAREN SO MUCH! SHE IS SO GOOD AT GETTING OUT AND ABOUT WITH HER BOYS. I'M SOMEWHAT OF A 50%HOME-BODY/50%OUT-OF-THE-HOUSE-BODY. SO SHE INSPIRES ME TO GET OUT AND DO THINGS WITH THE KIDS.

It's not summer without corn-on-the-cob!

Sunday Night's Menu:

Hamburgers on the grill

Fresh Stand Tomatoes

Fresh Stand Sweet Corn

Strawberries

Miss-O finally dives into her first corn-on-the-cob this summer.
C-man goes to town on the cob, he loves it and will eat many ears!

Worth the Wait!

Our 3 hour travels on Saturday was a nice one....when it was time for lunch, O yelped out a bit...and when we were almost at our destination, she started to yelp....otherwise it was nice.....but once in awhile, I would here, "Are we there yet?" from C-man.

It was all worth the wait!

We visited my dear friend, Jeanne and her daughter Natalie. We cooled off at the pool. The kids played and played. Jeanne and I talked and talked.

I got my "Jeanne Fix" ! It was so nice to catch up. The kids always enjoy each other too!

It was worth the drive and we'd do it again anytime!

C-man and Natalie hiding in her "hiding spot" I found them and they were surprised!
Miss O loved all of Natalie's toys and babies.....and the Tigger chair.

Summer Days

Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Dayz of Summer!

We've been enjoying our Chicago visitors this past week. C-man and O, G&G Roberts, Aunt Cindy, Liz & Dave all went to see the Hot Air Balloons on Wed. night.......Thursday, the kids played in G&G's pool in the backyard. Friday, we went to the wading pool in the am and had a picnic lunch there....Friday night, we had a nice dinner that G. Roberts made and hung out, played and chatted.

Aunt Cindy and Liz
"murin" was enjoying the water and the toys.....
Dave and C-man playing catch.
Time to spray off and stay cool!
Yum! Picnic lunch....gogurts are refreshing!