Camping

We actually attempted camping this year. I really wanted to tough it out and stay both nights, but like usual, we had a pretty rough first night. This time it wasn't so much the kids' fault as it was a large group right next to us that was very loud late into the night. Not a very peaceful "wilderness" experience. 

We camped at Cumberland Falls. The first day we went straight to the river to play. 

All the cliffs and boulders make this place so majestic. 

We love water. I love Jacob. ♡

It poured on our way back to camp, so we got soaked and cold. 

We eventually got a fire started. 

The next morning was lazy. 

Looking over the falls. 

This is known as the "Niagara of the South."

Someone offered to take a picture of our family. We don't have a ton of family pictures, so we always except offers. 

We went on a little hike into the woods. 

V

June

Today I finally worked some more on the tedious task of downloading pictures. I'm still not done, but I'm getting somewhere. Here are some more pictures from June. 

I love these two pictures of the kids. 

I can't decide which one I like better. They are both such cute pictures. 

I love making boquets from my own flowers. 

Hot days playing in the dirt. 

An old Buick for sale. 

We've had plenty of fun times at the creek. 

Jacob and his friend were working on a dam. 

I don't think I will ever tire of this place. It is so peaceful. 

Sometimes Jacob lets Taliya help him make his breakfast. 

Hot tea in the afternoon doesn't stop in the summer. 

My flowers don't look this good anymore. I guess the heat gets to them. I don't know. 

Well, I'll just slowly catch up I guess. 

V

Photo Dump

Getting pictures from my phone to our tablet is such a tedious job, and if I get way behind, it becomes REALLY tedious. I'm really behind on pictures, which means I'm getting really behind on posts. Oh, well, I guess that's life. 

Here's a photo dump from probably mostly June.

Some of my balcony flowers. 

Some little scenes are so simple yet so beautiful and peaceful to me. 

More balcony flower.

Just a summer street view. I love summer so much. 

I love walking down this railroad. 

My cute, sick little girl. Yes, this is from back when she was so sick in June. 

I took a picture of this in memory of Bethany. She really liked these drinks, so I drank one on the anniversary of her death. 

The kids and I went to a car show one morning. There were so many great cars. 

This thing was so adorable. 

Taliya wanted to get in every one of them. 

I love filling my bottles with flowers all summer long. 

Cooling off at the water fountain. 

Monkey man. 

When Taliya was finally getting better, I couldn't resist getting the kids these awesome new cars. Obviously, the Bronco is their favorite. Now whenever we're out, Taliya always points out the Broncos on the Road. 

I love trains. 

A solo trip to the creek one afternoon. 

A sketch of Jacob I drew for his Birthday. 

Birds on the balcony. 

Church clothes

You guessed it, more balcony flowers. 

Afternoon tea time. 

And a delicious sandwich. A very important picture to be a part of this dump. 

Maybe see you soon. 

V