Stuff Oliver says...

 I'm sitting in the bathtub this morning trying to soak away the stiffness in my joints and Oliver walks in.
Oliver: What you got there?
Me: (I look around confused) Hu?
Oliver:  You got boobs on you?
Me:  (wishing we had a lock on the bathroom just about now)  Ya...
Oliver:  Yuck!!
Me:  (I didn't think they looked that bad).

Later in the day I'm in the back yard with the kids.  They are playing peacefully so I decide to run in the house to get something to drink.  I come out and Oliver had Hazel on a leash and is walking her like a dog (Hazel is just happily crawling along but I am irate).
Me:  Oliver!  Why on earth do you have your sister on a leash!! 
Oliver:  I have to Mommy, she's a DINOSAUR!

Now here are some pictures to make the grandmas smile.

 Not sure if this water is safe to drink but coming from the child who eats bugs and dirt...

I'm sooo glad Oliver isn't afraid of the water this year.

Hey there blue eyes.

Oliver's latest creation.  I Love it.

 Strawberries!

 It's starting to fill in. 

 My Peas are on their way!

 I haven't got a clue what I planted in this pot.  Seriously loosing my mind!

7 Years in a snap shot. Happy Anniversary my love!

 

After 7 years we are old and tired but very much in love.  I look forward to whatever the next 7 bring us.

Fun with Aunt Kristine and Cousin Sienna

 My Sister Kristine and her daughter Sienna came to visit this week.  It was the first time she has been my house so it was fun to take her to some great restaurants and go for a drive by the lake.

 The older we get the more we have in common and the closer we become as friends. 

 Oliver and Sienna had a great time sharing their mutual love for trains.  They were so cute together.  They are only 8 months apart so when we went out in public people would ask if they were twins.

 Who knew composting would be soooo much fun!

Thanks for the fun week Kristine!

Fun in the sun

Yesterday was Grandma Nana's last day visiting us here is Wisconsin.  We had a great time planting flowers and vegetable seeds, playing play dough and sewing.  Thanks for a great time!

Oliver loves to make tight corners when he is mowing the pavers.

 I was looking for a unique way of labeling my garden.  We found these wooden spoons at Sendiks for $1.99 and then I did a squiggly font with a magic marker.  

 I just love these new pots I got at Crate & Barrel

My Alliums are in full bloom and absolutely beautiful!  I love this time of year!

A Little Dirt Never Hurt

This week we have had beautiful weather.  The Kiddos and Nana have been helping me in the garden and the flower beds.  I wish we had weather like this year round, I just love it!

This girl cracks me up.  She loves to play in the dirt, examine bugs, and collect rocks.

Notice Hazel is covered in dirt from head to toe, Oliver on the other had has managed to stay squeaky clean.

Oliver loves the 'Britton sculpture'

He already has the 'auto mechanic crack' down.

Britton wasn't sure if Oliver should be trusted to mow the lawn.

I love my new little gnome

It makes me so happy to see Oliver and Hazel start to play together.  They are becoming great little friends.

One happy girl

Hazel gives the best hugs

Hazel and Nana

This is what happens when you try to force a family photo on your children.  Classic.