More Company!

 After having a day or two of quiet, we had more company show up!

 Grandma gave us a new game and played it with us!

 And Grandpa brought a project to build.

When it was time to test the go-cart there were lots of eager followers!

 Grandma kept asking for mending, and we managed to find a lot of clothes that needed patching and alterations.

 She got to use her old sewing machine!

 We had such beautiful weather (after the initial heat wave subsided) and we went for a walk. I remembered my camera this time.

 Evelyn learned to ride a bike!

 Grandpa and Nathan continued tinkering on the machine. I provided several trip to stores like Princess Auto when parts were needed that Grandpa hadn't taken with him.

 How's it coming along?

 Evelyn wasn't very interested in the go-kart.

 Her biking needed to be done in small portions as she was easily frustrated when her pedaling didn't work right away or anything else went wrong.

 Another test run...seems to be working better this time!

 Grandma got to test out my mower. I think she liked it!

Smoking hot September

 Company showed up in September! And also the hottest weather of the summer. We took a break off of school. :)

Our old skating rink lining was put to use. A lot of it is lining the new planters, but there was more than enough to make a good slip and slide!

All the kids took turns, and it was very refreshing!

Quality visiting time also occurred, including many stories that were read!

Summer project

 We have a bunch of people watching from the ground

 and Daniel and Matthew got to help out too

 The shingles are up for the winter!

Our chickens (if we get any one day) will be in a very sturdy coop.

Marshmallow art and biking with no steering

 We had extra marshmallows and some icing, so some things were made with it

 just two sizes and toothpicks to hold them together

 hmmm...what are you making over there?

 then when they are done

 gobble them up!

Evelyn's tricycle has seen better days, but she still zips around on it!

Jennifer is 6!

 Since Jennifer wasn't allowed to invite herself over to someone's house for her birthday party, we went to an indoor playground instead. It was pricier this time with new management...so maybe this was the last time!

 She liked knowing what to expect!

 When we got home she had been given a craft gift, so that had to be made!

 There were lots, as it was a party package...so everyone could make one. Or two!

 And my favourite kind of birthday cake is not a cake at all, but pie! Pumpkin pie was Jennifer's choice! We covered it it whipped cream! Mmm!

 Melanie had made a piñata but it wasn't made very early and the papier-mâché was taking too long to dry so I put it out in the sunshine to speed it up.

 Yay it's ready!

 We had fun whacking at it, with a broom handle.

 The older kids had to be blindfolded..but it was easier just to be covered.

The piñata held out for a long time because it was still damp and do it bent instead of cracked...which made the hard work last longer. :)

 Evelyn did not participate, but remained an observer.

 Except when there was candy to be shared!

 She was spoiled by her siblings who made her various things to enjoy.

 And a beautiful new dress...I think she is wondering how it will fit!

 Oh, that's who the dress is for!

Six years has flown by and Jennifer is really growing! We love her generosity and her determination...when she is determined to do things we approve of! Jennifer is full of life, a vibrant addition to our family, a blessing from God!