examining a dead bug on our evening walk

examining a dead bug on our evening walk, originally uploaded by Sweetypants.

Goofy smile.

She is definitely consistent when it comes to smiling for the camera.

Blue lollipop

.....with an obvious end result.

Carl's ice cream

Carl's is a summer staple where we live.  Both kids loooooove the chocolate shakes.  Perfect on a hot day.

Summer crafts

 Summertime and crafts seem to go hand in hand.  It's even better when clouds and rain preclude trips to the pool and the park.  The local craft store had these wooden bird houses on sale.  A couple of those and a variety bag of kids' paint brushes were perfect mixed with a bunch of my acrylic craft paints, craft aprons, and two very busy little ones.   The results:  A pair of lovely birdhouses and an hour of quiet, focused intensity.