Swingin’ into fall!

It’s hard to believe we’ve lived in the desert for FIVE years now. Overall, we love it and it’s been a wonderful place to raise our young family. We can’t complain. Nine months out of the year it’s absolutely beautiful! The only drag about our summers- we don’t get to spend a lot of time outdoors. That means no bike riding, no trips to the park, no walks, etc. In fact, our local park even removes the girls’ beloved swings during the super hot months.

But alas… they’re BACK!

 

Can you sense the JOY?!

          

It’s still pushing 100 this week but next week, we get a few glimpses of the high 80’s!

(Yes, for us- that’s cooling down considerably!)

 

And speaking of cooling down…

 

We didn’t exactly plan on taking a shower before dinner BUT…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’re only a kid once!

 

So long, summer!

Winter Tree Silhouette

I love art projects that you can do on any given day, simply because you have all the necessary supplies to make it happen!  We made these winter trees last week and I thought they turned out beautifully! 

 

Start by using pieces of masking tape to make a tree and branches.

 

 

 

Next, use a craft stick to flatten out the tape on any bubbly spots (so paint doesn’t get underneath them). 

 

 

 

Then use watercolors to paint the entire page.

 

 

 

Left:  Before (with tape)                                                                          Right:  After

The girls really enjoyed this project.  Make sure to let the paint dry before gently pulling off the tape.   

Simple and gorgeous!