This was our

attempt at going to the fair this year. As soon as we got there it started pouring rain and lightening. They kept the fair open but closed the rides so we decided to go on Sunday since Aaron and Jennifer had decided to get unlimited rides with armbands. Macy was not too happy and would not smile at us. Then Sunday the girls could not get along for some reason. I told them if they weren't nice to each other we would stay home but they continued to argue over every small thing. It was a hard decision for us but we know that discipline is sometimes inconvenient. We have had other times where we had grace on them and you can't do that too often or your kids will not take you seriously. Aaron and Jennifer were dissapointed too but I know they had a good time without us.

A couple of weeks ago the Natalie and Macy got to post for the pledges. This was the first time because they had to wear their vests to do it. It has taken them awhile because we moved here after the start of Awanas. Then it took us a few weeks to find a church so they were a little behind when they started. It will be wonderful to not have to start behind in everything for the next few years. Asher's move cycle falls just after school starts so maybe I will have to move ahead of Asher the next time. We'll see.

One of the things I wanted to do after buying a house was to plant a garden. This is not the right time of year to do what I want so I have settled on planting a herb garden. We were planting Sage, parsley and Basil. Basil is the tall one. The process was very fun but messy as you can imagine with five children clamoring to have a turn. I like doing activities like this because it teaches my children to take turns and be patient when it is not there turn.






Cheese!


This is basil.

Serenity was dancing for us while we worked.

Ewww! Dirty hands.

Here is the completed product. The girls were proud of what they had accomplished.

You ladies are so sweet. I honestly thought that nobody read my blog anymore and if I ever wanted anybody to read it again I would have to email everybody and let them know I had posted something. I love you all so much! Since you have been such a loyal readership I feel you deserve an honest answer as to why I have not been blogging. I cannot seem to keep a camera to save my life. I had one camera and it fell off of the stroller while the family was on a walk. And then another was in my purse that got stolen out of my van in OKC. With that one we were living in Wichita Falls but we were getting ready to move to GA so we went around visiting some old friends. We had plans to go to the pool with my friend Tegan but she had a new baby and it was taking her a long time to get ready so we decided to drop in on friends and old neighbors. We went back to our old street and visited different people. The girls got visit some of their best friends in the whole world, Katy and Anna and we spent some time with Grandma Ann. She could hardly remember us, but that is okay. I hope she can continue to live in her house alone but I suspect she will not be able to much longer. I really think it would be good for her to move because she seems so lonely. We went to see a few other people and then we dropped in at the Siddiquis. We only intended to stay there a few minutes but ended up staying a few hours. It was good to see them again. I thought I had taken my purse in with me but I had left if in the van and it got stolen while I was in the house. I am pretty mad at myself for leaving it there. But needless to say, Asher has not wanted to run out and spend another $200 each time to get a camera. Now I have another one and both Asher and I have been keeping an eagle eye on it. I have been taking lots of pictures.