some of this, some of that

 Summer winds on in books,

 and trying new foods on our head.

 Trying to be too big too quickly,

 and gathering bits of summer by the handful.

 Standing tall,

and playing the days away.

(See kitty perched on top?)

family abounds

 Thirteen cousins,

 including four little ones....

 this calls for a party tent. 

 Lots of fun and games at Grandma & Pop's cabin this week with the giant mass of family! 

 T-shirt making,

 yard games,

 4-square,

 looking pretty in chalk hearts,

 LOTS of running around,

 even more goofing around,

 snuggle time, 

 scavenger hunt with Auntie San,

 birthday party time,

 looking gnome-y,

 Happy #4 Izzy!,

 chillin' by the lake, 

 good food (and dirt),

 loving far-away cousin Leila being here, 

and the circus is complete with face painting!!