kite

sept. day

Bike break to munch an apple.

Double-decker dolly caboose.

Classic buggy cargo: dolly, apples, and a sprinkle of rocks.

Keeping tabs on little turks.

Little sunnies bloom...

and reach record height.

cucumbers for college

Louis fills his piggy bank by selling cucumbers to our poultry customers.....

a real bargain.

Meanwhile, this 2-year old is too cool for clothes....we are grateful for the undies at least.

Watching Daddy till up yet another garden plot for next year....

labor of luv

Labor Day weekend at Lake Nebagamon with the sibs...

Lakeside lounging.

Lazy pontoon cruise.

Cousin cluster (minus crabby Annabelle).

Landlocked.

Eric sails his homemade sailboat!

Little 8-week old baby Izzy.

Will slurps up his DQ ice cream.

Baby Izzy's chilly buns after her first dip in the lake with Daddy.

Louis and Lucy take a major apple munch.

birthday and a backpack

No time to waste: happy birthday sunglasses at 6am.

Bunny is snuggled in tight in her new little basket.

Louis shows off his birthday card for little sis.

Birthday pancake huff...

and puff.

It was too early to remember to put two candles in...

Then it's off to school for Louis' first day.

Happy school and birthday hug!

Meanwhile, Daisy wonders why Kitty won't hug her...

2 bikes and a potty

Super-stunt bike arrives on the scene, thanks to a welcome hand-me-down.

And he's off!

Annabelle is happy to have her bike back. (Note how she is FULLY clothed....a rare event at our house!)

And we all celebrate 2 months of diaper-free living!

packs

Backpack fashion show.

No room for homework in this thin mint.

Scheming of the mischief she'll get into while bro is at school.....