Summer affords us time to do things that we wouldn't have time for other wise.
Like just being together.
Just doing a lot of nothing important for no other reason than we get to do it together.
As a busy family of 9, during the school year there are numerous commitments to doctor's appointments, school functions, social events, practices...
Our 2-month escape to Little Cabin in the Woods even makes it better. There's no phone to ring. No mailbox to empty. No solicitors at the door.
Just lovely sweet time with family.
And the bonus is that Papa's parents and sister and her family have their own Little Cabins in the Woods just down the street.
Today we celebrated summer with a car wash at Granna's house.
My car was filthy! And it needed to be washed badly!
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| I love the bits of pink polish showing through the bubbles on Tess's hands. |
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| You just know he's gonna shoot that water gun at me. |
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| Lest anyone wonder while a drive a huge gas-guzzler. |
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| Patch uses elbow grease to get the roof clean. |
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| Mimi is bundled up by Granna. |
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| My nephew's tootsies! |
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| The ol' paint bucket was actually filled with warm soapy water, so we knew this was going to happen eventually! |
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| Little legs fulls of scratches and bruises. |
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| Summer snack-time favorite |
By the time the kiddos got bored and moved on to riding Big Wheels down the drive way with their cousins finished the job, my car was still filthy! And it needed to be washed badly!
But cleaning the car wasn't actually the objective anyway.
Oh, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these!!!!!!
My absolute-est, most favorite-est shot is the third one. I am absolutely in LOVE with it, girl. Seriously.
Oh yeah, and the fact that all your peeps are there too? It doesn't get any better!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they had a lot of fun. Such fun shots. Would love for you to stop by and share
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Wow. Such love in your photos. Inspiring. Thanks for linking.
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You have a stunning blog and a gift with a camera. Thanks for linking up with Twinkle in the Eye :-)
ReplyDeleteNancy - these are all so great. I really like the one of Patch, it is hard to get such natural smiles of older boys, that is one great smile from him (with nice framing). I also really like the bucket ones. I have a picture of my sister in a bucket like that when we were growing up. I treasure that photo. Car washing at your little cabin in the woods looks like a whole lot of fun!
ReplyDeletehow fun!!! good for you and good for them. your picture are fabulous!!
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we don't even try to keep our cars clean anymore!
What sharp and energetic shots. Wish I could fit in a bucket!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of shots. I love the one of the splash in the bucket and the feet are brilliant too. Enjoy your little house in the woods. You are very lucky to have such a thing
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Oh you have the eye!!
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Great photos- it just goes to show you that you don't need to go on a trip or spend lots of money to have a good time. I love them all.
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Katie
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Such great shots! Great way to enjoy some water play while squeezing in a car washing too!
ReplyDeleteLove these pics!! What fun memories. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and family! The joy of washing a car is seeing who gets the wetest! THanks for linking up with The BOAT!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love the washing the car idea; it's great to keep the kids busy! You have some fabulous pictures here! I love the leg and tootsie shot! A perfect representation of 'kids' with the cuts and stuff!
ReplyDeleteYour family must have so much fun together with so many children! Great photos, and my fav is of your daughter submerged in the bucket :))
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What Fantastic photos! Looks like you guys had a Great time. New follower
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You think with lot's of 'helpers' you'd get jobs done for you, like washing the car .. oh well hehe looks like you all had lot's of fun attempting it :D
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute photos! I love the girl in the bucket. Reminds me of something one of my kids would do!
ReplyDeleteSplish, splash so cute:)
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Hi there ... I'm a fellow SnapShop student! Great job on these photos - thay are so fun and really tell a story! Thanks for sharing your pictures!!
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