Washing the Car

On Thursday Jared decided he had the time, energy and ambition to wash the car. We all went out together to hang out and enjoy the afternoon sunshine. Benjamin jumped right into the bucket of suds. He was a splashing fool. There was no keeping him away from them either.

It was funny when he realized bubbles and water were going down the driveway and into the street. We tried to get Benjamin to help but the rag just made him splash all that much more. Needless to say he was soaking wet by the time the car was done.

A Good Trade

My friend Heather watches our kids 3 days a week. She has been trying to get in some extra hours so while I am home on Wednesday's we take her two kids, it works out to be a pretty good trade. I have them until Jared gets home from school and then he takes over. It works out pretty good most Wednesday's.

Benjamin was having fun playing with Gwendolyn and Wyatt was enjoying the TV. I am definetly a bad babysitter while I am working. I just try to keep them entertained and happy while I get the job done.

Banana Bread Anyone?

My sister in-law Leslie and her kids were here this past weekend. To help entertain the kids I decided to make some banana bread. Coral and Talia each got wrapped up in an apron and Benjamin hung out with us too.

After the baking was all done it was time to eat the delicious bread. I make mine with chocolate chips what kid can resist.

None of these cute kids could resist the chocolate and banana's.

Talia and Benjamin were having a ball together. She would sing to him and just make him laugh.

Backyard Oasis

Last Saturday was a break through for our weather pattern out here in the great northwest. Sunshine!!! We had bought Benjamin a pool to play in weeks ago and finally busted it out to use. It was so wonderful. Once we got it set up and Benjamin ready to swim Jared and I pulled up camping chairs and soaked our feet. Minus the weeds I felt like it was our own little oasis in the backyard.

Benjamin had so much fun splashing the water before he even got in.

Jared got down and played with Benjamin for a bit once we got him in the pool. Benjamin was so funny. He would go play and then come back and sit on the edge of the pool between my legs. I picked him up from time to time and got a cold surprise. It was a wonderful family time.

We keep going back to our little backyard oasis. I just rearranged it today in the hopes of not killing the grass.

Benjamin the Secretary

I get to work from on Wednesday's which is just awesome. Benjamin enjoys hanging out with me downstairs in the mornings while I try to work. Benjamin wanted so much to be with me this week that he decided to use my pad of paper and pen and take notes for me.

It's awesome having my own personal secretary.

Circular Inspiration

I am actually getting overwhelmed by all the card ideas I am seeing because I don't think I do as good a job as what some people create. But I keep pushing forward and I always like what I come up with. I need a day of crafting and creating things on my Cricut (hopefully this Saturday) and I also need to spend some serious time cleaning up my craft space.

Here is a card that is circular which meets the requirements over at Whoopsi Daisy. Their challenge this week was nothing square.

I also did some embossing (heat style I believe) to go into the My Craft Spot Challenge and The Crafty Pad Designs challenge.

Climbing to New Heights

Well today Benjamin learned a new skill as Jared puts it. He has learned how to push chairs to where he wants to go to climb them. He got some videos of it. Benjamin climbed into his high chair and sat down in it properly. He also maneuvered getting onto the table, which he did again for me tonight.

So proud and yet trembling with fear. Nothing is safe anymore.