beachy family bowling night

Dale promised the kids a break from the addition and his undivided attention (for a few hours) this weekend. So, we took the kids bowling. They have been begging to go since our first bowling excursion in the spring. Reagan is just enough older to really enjoy it. After EVERY thrown ball she would jump up and down with both hands in the air and scream "yea!" The lanes near us cleared fairly quickly!! We had a great time bowling and eating terrible food. In case you are interested: I won!

the deck

Dale worked on the deck today. We are still waiting on the posts and rails. We can now use our back door....


helpers


our workerman


"finished"


dancing on the deck

thank you grandma

We are VERY thankful for grandma who buys chocolatey chocolate ice cream donuts for a snack!

labor day

For Labor Day this year we celebrated the American worker by putting in a full day of work. Dale and his dad put in the retaining wall, worked on the fence and the deck as well as punched MORE holes in the side of my house. His mom painted the fence (with a little help from the kids and I). We enjoyed the sunny weather and even stopped to eat some good food.


another retaining wall


the new fence


a start to the deck


the electrical in the garage (I know it is hard to see but it has taken so long to get this far with it I just had to post a picture!)

the fair

Each summer we wait patiently for the fair to arrive. This year the kids have been doing extra chores to earn quarters so they can play the fishing game (more than once) AND buy their own sno cone.


They each fished TWICE. Fair prizes are awesome!


Reagan loved her $3.00 "ice with splash of flavor!"


They rode the train 2 times.


Carsyn and Reagan rode the ferris wheel with their dad. It was Carsyn's FAVORITE! Luke did NOT want to go- I sacrificed and stayed with him.....


Luke LOVED the tea cups. He liked to spin around. He rode it two times- once with me and then he talked his sisters into to using their last ticket to ride with him. They do not like to spin. He was hilarious! On they "down swing" he would spin it and they would go flying. He laughed and laughed!!

Can't wait til next year.....

the music truck

For the last 5 years a white van has circulated through our neighborhood during certain times of the year spreading musical cheer. A few weeks ago the "music truck" was passing by and stopped at a nearby house. Children were jumping up and down excitedly handing the man money. My children were watching intently. Carsyn said, "Hey, there's ice cream on the music truck!". I said, What?!? It can't be!". She said, YES! I saw pictures of ice cream on the side of it and those kids are giving him money!" So here we are weeks later buying our first treat from the music truck!

a mighty erection

It took 4 guys to lift and set in place....



Down to 2 for the finishing touches....


The kids LOVE it! We will be outside all day tomorrow.... (nice shot Luke!)