Happy Father's Day!

Nothing quite says happy father's day like a pinata, right?

Well, Leah thought so. With a little help, she created a pinata for Paul. It had spaceships flying around it, and one said, "You're out of this world Dad!" She did a great job, but I think all her hints took away from the element of surprise that she originally intended for it.

Pool and Patio

While mom and dad were visiting in April, we were in the middle of a project in our backyard. We have worked many hours as a family since then moving sand, patio stones, and brick. Here is what we have so far. Paul wants to add a brick walk from the house to the patio, but I am in no hurry. In fact, I would rather never move another stone or brick :)

 

My mother-in-law kindly dug up some of her monkey grass for us. 

It should fill out nicely in the coming year.  

 Nice landscaping or not, the kids are enjoying the pool!

Garden and veggies

We've been working hard in our garden this year. We have had some success. Here is what we have so far.

 In the photo above  are mustard greens (yummy!), cucumber, zucchini, and a volunteer plant that we think will be a melon plant of some kind.

School Awards

In May the kids had their school award ceremonies. Here are some pictures from the events.

Luke received a trophy for maintaining A's & B's all year as well, but I can't find his pictures. Oops!