Summer Silliness

Well, we've had a fun week. We got a crazy rain storm Friday evening, and Kyle and Natalie headed outside to dance in the rain. It came down hard for about 15 minutes or so and gave everything a good soak, thunder and lightning and all. Here is Natalie just before the hail hit...


This weekend was Old Timers in Hayttville where they celebrate those that have lived here the longest. There was a good BBQ and picnic, and they honored Grandpa and Grandma Tharp. Grandma Phyllis has lived here her whole live and Grandpa came when he was about 12. This was the 99th annual celebration, so next year's will be 100 years. This year they had a street fair and parade and horse races, so it was a lot of fun.

They gathered up a lot of little kids to dress up in pioneer garb for the parade. Natalie was all set to be in it, but when Kyle took her to change into her dress she had to go number two, and it took too long and they missed the parade! She wore her dress for a bit anyway and we'll try again next year. This is a dress Aunt Karrie wore when she was little to dress up as Little Bo Peep! Natalie loved how it twirled...

And of courseshe had to have another pony ride...

In other news, we only have 7 weeks left until we get to meet Baby Beckett (hopefully less)! He is very active now, so I have a feeling he may be early. It feels like he does jumping jacks and summer saults...a lot more than Natalie ever did. However, he still lets me sleep most of the night, so that's a good sign. I go to the doc every 2 weeks now, and everything looks really good.

We also have a new neighbor...we rented out our little cabin to a guy Kyle works with. He's very friendly and loves animals, so he fits in well. He's been looking for a house but has not found what he wants yet, so he'll probably be here through the winter. His name is Ted, and our dogs love him and never bark at him, which is strange. It is a nice comfort to know someone else will be here to help me if I ever need it while Kyle is gone.

Not much else is new with us...just getting anxious about the new baby. Natalie will have her open house for preschool next week and she is excited beyond belief! She'll start going 2 days a week at the end of August. She's just changed so much over the last few months I'm having a harder time with it than I thought I would! She moved out of diapers and into a big girl bed and will now start school, all since February. She's also gotten so much taller recently! Good thing I'll have another baby to cuddle for a while soon. Hope you all are having a good summer and safe travels, wherever you may be. Hugs to all.