Just a Swingin'

I got a new 40" round swing to hang from a big tree while the older kiddos were at the grandparents. I put it together and hung it up by myself. Although I probably should have waited until someone else was there when I used the extension ladder, fully extended, to get to the branch to wrap the strap on. All's well that ends well. Hailey enjoyed it! And so did the other two when they got home; it really is a fun swing!

Ahhh...

Porch Snake

This snake made himself comfortable on my porch, under the eaves. I think it scared the pest control guy who was spraying that day and discovered it. He seemed to stay well away from it but I of course got close to get pictures and try to figure out what kind of snake it was. Pretty sure he thought I was crazy. But it was just a little ol' rat snake. I ain't skeered.

Red, White, and Blueberries

At the end of June, I called up the farm we picked blueberries at a couple of years ago to see if we could come out again. She told me to get out there that week because they were almost all gone already! So we made it out that week, for as early in the morning as I knew I could have us all dressed and ready and there. We ended up with about 4 1/2 pounds of blueberries, enough to fill my 3.5 quart colander. I'll be honest, I like blueberries in things, but I've never liked just eating them plain. These are an exception. They are so much fresher, sweeter, and tastier than anything I've had from a store. And the kids love them!

She got the hang of picking berries really quick. I can't tell you how many she ate. She was in heaven and NOT happy to leave.

 She wanted a picture with Mom too. With a mouth full of blueberries.