Summer in the Back Yard

Sophia got a new hat from Korri's folks, and luckily it matched some other stuff. I can't fake like I know why this is important.
Sophia and Sid both love to help mom water her plants and maintain the garden.

Sometimes they even look like they love each other.

We spent some time at a local lake with the cousins. I'm trying to fight the harmful effects of too much sun.

Sophia finally got moved up to an actual bed and out of her crib. She still doesn't know that she can get out of bed on her own:)

Meanwhile, Sid is sleeping with Minnie Mouse.

Soph is a strawberry farmer. Sid has picked most of them prematurely. We've convinced him not to pick without authorization.

Sid took this photo. Not bad at all.

He's also pretty big on home defense. He's hoping to start a Neighborhood Watch Jr. Program. Most of the other kids don't have a rubber-band rifle, so they elected him leader.

This is what the kids call camping. So if they tell you we go camping a lot...well.

This is Sophia and Dad's first big bike ride. It lasted about 5 blocks, which was 4.5 blocks longer that I thought it would last. She borrowed the trike from Tanner, who is all she can talk about now. Sidota is actually a big bike rider. The other day we rode 3.3 miles to play tennis, played for about 90 minutes, then rode home. He took a great nap that day.
The kids love to eat while watching a movie every now and then. The raspberries were picked fresh from our friend Alice's house. She even gave us some plants to bring to our yard.

When I saw this shot of Sophia, she just looked older. Is that just me, or do you see it too?

Sophia checking out what Sid is doing before she enjoys a s'more.

We eat outside lots now that we put an awning up over our pergola. The chairs the kids used were not quite the right size (Sophia could barely see her food). So I built them some Adirondack stools that Sid is modeling for you.

I just thought you may want to see some of the beautiful flowers Korri has put all over the back yard.

She also has planted lots of veggies. She told me there are four different plants there. I don't know what they are, but I'll eat 'em.

Finally, Sid working on setting the world record for shallow diving performed at a full sprint.