Windy Beach Day

This was such a beautiful day at the beach. The wind was so strong that Jetta had to put her skirt on her heat because she din't bring a hat. The unfortunate thing was that right after this, Jetta came down with an ear infection but was able to fight it off with lots of raw garlic and warm oil ear drops.

Swimming

We spent a lot of time in the pool this summer and Jetta continues to take lessons at another pool. Jetta learned how to tread water, and started to learn to dive as well. Jetta loved going on the diving board and did such a great job. We only had a few close calls where she almost jumped on top of another child because she jumped whithout looking.

Money in the Bank

I took the kids to bank to get them a bank account. Each month when they get their statement in the mail they count their money and take it to the bank to make a deposit. They are really enjoying the whole process.

"It was a very very very fun time because we got to get new piggy banks and we got to go in and see where they put our money. I am saving all my money so I can take all my friends and family to a movie and ice cream because I thought it would be fun for everyone." Jetta - 5

CEC Gardens the old Annapolis Railroad

We are so lucky to have the right behind our house. We visit there often learning about native plants and just enjoying a nice walk together.

The kids like to walk on the old railroad

Beach all Year

I have a yearly membership to the state parks and I like to take the kids to the beach as much as possible all year long. We love walking and playing int he sand and on warm days swimming. Jetta even will go in on cold days and then run back to the blanket to get warmed up. I really think that being close to nature is wonderfully healing and the kids really get into the flow of life being there.

Grandma Boo and Pilot

Grandma Boo, Jetta and Pilot

Me and Pilot

Everyone enjoying the sand and water.

Blueberry Picking with friends

We had such a wonderful time picking blueberries with our friends,. The berries were delicious and organic. It was a cloudy day which was perfect to be out picking without the sun beating down on our backs. The kids ran up and down the isles pick and eating the berries. I think we all left with a full tummy and a smile on our faces.

Pilot Reaching for a berry

The Girls filling their boxes

All four kids having fun at the Blueberry Farm

Lasagna from the heart

One of our neigbors passed away and the kids help make a lazagna for the family. They really understood that they were helping this family and were so happy to be able to do something that would help to make the family know that we were thinking of them.

Jetta was so good about helping Pilot. They worked together and make a beautiful dinner.