School is back in full swing. The nights are getting cooler. But summer still has another 5 weeks to go! We are determined to make it last as long as possible.

Last weekend we made it to the last outdoor movie night. The kids had plenty to do between eating, jumping around in bounce castles, not to mention face paint… (thanks for the pictures, Staci!)

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For the record, that is a butterfly on Binnie’s face, and don’t tell her otherwise. Yep, that’s me in the background mopping the lemonade off my pants, courtesy of Kung-Fu-Rowan.

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Today was girl’s day out at the beach. Ro-dog took charge and schooled her posse in the ways of proper sand recreation. First you smear it on your legs like this…

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And then attempt to bury yourself like this! Keep digging Ro, we are going to need that skill come planting season next spring!

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Brinley got busy building yet another mansion of mud. Did you really expect something different?

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What’s better than building with your best friend?

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I brought Rowan a sippy cup full of fresh water, but apparently this was more convenient…

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Ewww…what’s that fishy aftertaste?

fishy