Four Jingle Bells

Whenever the Tidwells come over, I end up with a bunch of random friend pictures on my phone. They dug out some of the dirt pile and then the mosquitos swarmed and they ended up with a ton of bug bites. The kids did a bake sale and donated the money to charity. I love the beautiful flowers from our yard!! The kids work on their school workbooks every day.  They get prizes when they complete them. This drawer was made out of Grandma Barb's sewing machine drawer. We went to the park and then we went to a fun ice cream shop. Brooke often has to wash her feet off because every inch of dirt drives her crazy. William has proven he can fall asleep anywhere and in any position. We went to a fun small town fair with the Pences.  It was perfect weather and so so fun. The pony riding was a big hit. These kids are best friends. Spencer paid for a game with his own money and won a stuffed $100 bill...

We went fishing with Danielle and her sons.  Spencer was good to get the worms on the hooks. The other kids were grossed out. I am ok doing the hooks too. We loved fishing.  It wasn't super humid and the kids all want their own poles now.  Sounds like fun! We went to our friend's neighborhood 4th of July parade. It was the funnest parade ever. They block off the road and the kids just ride their bikes around. I am sad we never went before! The men and women of the block pushed mowers and had a lawn chair dance. It was Midwest perfection. The kids decorated their bikes and themselves too. We made a little craft for fun. It was pretty hot out so we got the hose out for some water fun. We went to the Bailey's house for a bbq, games and hangout. Lots of people came and it was fun. Water balloon slingshot is always a big hit. Teaching William some piano. We went to a library animal day and the kids loved checki...