The Lazy Days of Summer

I wish I had a better excuse for not finishing my latest sewing projects but I can't think of anything other than the heat, and I say this from the comfort of my air conditioned family room.

Nothing says summer better than fresh vegetables and herbs and I think that our new herb garden is well on its way to being part of our next salad. I do realize that it is not quite summer yet, but with this recent heatwave it sure feels like it.

Sophia is under the impression that if she doesn't pick up some of the slack and start sewing and knitting then nothing will ever get done around here!

Good Idea Sophia

When Sophia suggested going to the park during breakfast this morning I thought it would be a good substitution for her library class, which is over for the summer. And I am so glad we went. The girls had a great time.


Layla loves the swings, and if you look closely you can see Sophia driving the fire truck behind her.



The park is a great place for "Little Miss Independent" Sophia and just look at that outfit, can you tell she dressed herself. I must say that hat would go with just about anything, it looks fantastic.

After the walk to the park and all that playing we were in need of a little cooling down! It was a little warm this morning and the sunscreen was applied liberally but it was nice to stay in the shade during our snack.


We try to use our air conditioner sparingly, however I was relieved when I got home with two tired girls and we walked into a nice cool house. It will be easy to keep cool this afternoon with an invite from our neighbours to cool off in their pool!

Just Like Mom

It's been a while since I have last posted anything. Now that Layla is waking up a little earlier in the morning I have taken to napping in the afternoon with the girls, which leaves little time for sewing or blogging.

I fought the urge to sleep today and I got all of my baskets planted and that left me with enough time to share some new pictures.

Since Sophia's music class has ended for the summer I decided that when Layla went for a nap this morning we would make some banana bread. Sophia got out the "banana" masher and mixed all of the ingredients together.



She absolutely loves to help in the kitchen and today she was extremely helpful!