Highlights of July

So the first BIG thing we did was go to the Civil War Re-enactment...

Damara

Damara and me

Me

During the first battle we seen more of the confederates than the union.

Damara, Liberty, and Josiah watching the battle.

Evelyn

Marcus didn't like the sound of the cannons. They were LOUD!

On our way to listen to a band play some songs from the Civil War Era.

I'm Pinkerton's assistant detective.

My two beautiful aunts!

The next battle has begun.

This was my favorite part of the whole re-enactment.

Everyday Life...

Jamen must have taken lessons from one of his brothers...

Dad puts together Mom's birthday present: a table for the back deck.

Here's what I gave Mom: a bag to hold plastic bags.

Jamen and Damara waiting to eat Mom's birthday cake.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Eating Mom's birthday cake at her birthday table.

Hey, look! The doll's face glows!

Jamen and Evelyn looking out the window at me as I mow.

Look at the places we find Evelyn!

Happy birthday, Marita!

Another birthday! Happy birthday, Sue!

Here's the cake Mom made and decorated for Sue.

Mom used edible flowers and leaves. I ate two flowers and they tasted pretty good.

Here is Evelyn exploring under our table.

Evelyn has her own unique kind of collection. A collection of bumps and bruises!

 Look where we found her! Good thing she didn't fall off!

Jamen borrowed Dustin's pants one day and decided to try them on...Hehe

I love the surprises that come from having six siblings, four of them being BROTHERS,...

MOST of the surprises anyway.:)

Evelyn's first time swimming!

One more birthday party:

Dustin "lighting" the candles. He already lit them.

In the middle of us singing "Happy Birthday" Dad blew out his candles!

Dad blowing out his candles again.

Opening his presents.

Mom's present to Dad: a shirt that says Ford on it.

Evelyn trying out the johnny-jump-up.

Mom took this photograph.

Jamen's first time driving! Look at his face! He's really concentrating.

Stopping to give Mom a smile.

Damara's turn.

Damara and Jamen are going to sleep outside tonight on the deck. Evelyn's just trying to look like she is going to, too. :)

~Emily