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Bribed with ice cream!

 

 

 

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Date day

Last week John and I took a day without the kids and spent it in Holland, MI. After I dumped a whole plate full of nachos in my lap (in the van) and went to Kohl's to replace the stained clothes, we had a great time at the beach, going out for dinner and strolling downtown Holland.

 

Got swimmer's hair?

Used this on Alana's hair after two weeks of swimming lessons and lots of time in pools. You should have seen the grime that flowed out with the rinse water! You can buy these packets at Sally's Beauty Supply. Leaves her hair nice and soft as it strips all the mineral and build-up off. Definitely recommended for blonde hair that gets green or any hair that just feels ick after swimming.

 

Just hafta click your heels...

...and you can fly too!

 

July 3 Fireworks

Each year Allendale does fireworks, we watch them around a campfire in our backyard. It's great--no traffic, no crowds, no finding a spot, but we can easily see the whole display and then go into the house and hop in bed. Pretty neat. You should join us sometime (at the fireworks I mean)!

 

 

 

 

Hay Haulin'

It's that time of year again. I'd love to say I sweated and toiled in the hot sun lugging bales today, but truth be told, I showed up just at the end in time to throw a few bales on the trailer and get some down my shirt and take pictures. Oh well, I've done enough in my day... (I sound old!)

 

 

Here's the gang that helped. Amazing that my Dad can still do all this six years after leukemia and a bone marrow transplant. Thanks be to God!