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Bye bye, July

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By Sarah


baking soda volcanos curtesy of another M family day camp
friends at the park concert hosted by the city
reorganization of the mechanical room.  now we can see everything!
M was the first one to finish a summer workbook.  She was awarded with $5, which really helped K and D work a little harder on theirs.
plenty of play dough creativity around here!
so much fun jumping on the W family's new trampoline
it wouldn't be summer if we didn't make special treats!
K and M's doll house was impressive, to say the least.  There were many different and detailed versions this summer.
When our neighbors moved to France we bought some of their artwork to help out the basement and staircase look a little nicer.  We also came home with a blender, sewing machine, fabric, books, etc.  It was like Christmas in July and I felt like I was helping a friend too.  They invited us to stay with them at their rental overlooking the Med Sea if we make it to France.  So tempting!


Another M family day camp included making sugar cookies.  The children didn't want to leave!
Beatrix Potter's 150th Birthday Tea Party at the public library

M's wedding day. There were lots of weddings held in my master bedroom this summer.  (:
Another win from our neighbor's garage sale: Fairy Garden supplies!  This had been a must do for M this summer and D was more than happy to help before K and N were even awake that day!
These 4 helping Hubby and I make Pioneer Stew to help feed the missionaries made my heart happy.


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