Summer is slipping away . . .

Outside my window . . . It's been raining all morning.  We have had so much smoke and grain dust in the air that this was a much needed reprieve from the horrible air quality.  Like the rest of the country, it has been hot here in Idaho.  Hot and windy, not a good combination.  It's cooling down though, and I can feel a change in the air.  The sun is setting earlier, and the sunset is moving South a little more each day.  Soon the leaves will change, fall off the trees, and soon thereafter, the snow will fall.  I'm not quite ready for that.  Are you ready for autumn?

On my playlist . . . Sinatra always makes me happy!

What I'm thinking . . . 

I've had a wonderful summer, filled with grandkids, camping, and fun filled nights with friends.  Here's more than a few of the photos I took to document my summer . . . 

Tanner is very patriotic!

Best way ever to watch the fireworks!

While the kids were here,  the boys helped grandpa build new steps for our  back door.  Actually, my grandsons did the majority of the work.  Don't they look great!

I had three of my grands here for a week.  We had a lot of fun, even though it was sooo hot!  On one of those blistering days, I decided I would teach them all how to crochet!  It was a big hit!  For 3 of the 7 days they watched, Little House on the Prairie  and crocheted, they loved it . . . so did I.  They made hot pads and dish clothes.  We were inspired by Little House to do a whole day of pioneers, including and old fashioned dinner.  We had baked chicken, creamed asparagus on toast, and green beans and corn.  After a dinner, we made, Doughty Cakes.  They are actually a sweet baking powder biscuit, fried in oil and rolled in cinnamon and sugar.  Everyone loved them, and we had fun learning about our ancestors, who were pioneers.

Another fun camping trip . . . 

On this camping trip, we were able to see the Northern Lights.  Not the best photo, but the best we could do with a cell phone.  The kids really got a kick out of this natural wonder!

My sweet little Indy is growing up.  She's not spoiled at all . . . just loved. ;0)

On this night we went dancing with some friends.  That's them, cuddling on the dance floor ;0)  We had a great time!  It was literally a barn dance, with a live band.  We had a blast and can't wait until next time we go kick up our heels!

We ended last week with Averi's birthday, she turned 22 this year . . . the years are going by way too fast!  It was a great way to end the week.

She wanted banana upside-down cake and it was delicious!!

She had a great party, and got lots of fun gifts . . . Averi is such a little lady, and loved by everyone she meets!  She is an amazing young woman!

Well, that about sums up my summer.  Maybe if I posted more, these posts wouldn't be soooo long!  I'll work on that . . . 

But, until then, enjoy the rest of the summer, soak in the sun, play outside, call those you love, eat ice cream, wear your flip flops, get a little color in your cheeks, take a ride in the country, and remember you are loved.

Until then, be safe.

Hugs and Love,

Barb