VBS

The girls went to Bible Bootcamp last week at their preschool. They had so much fun with their friends and learned a lot! On the last night, they had a program for the parents so we could see everything they did during the week.

Marching in

Paying close attention to the drama


At the end, they were presented with Training Manuals with all of the verses they learned during the week. It was really cute and great to see all they had learned. We will definitely go back next year.

This is what happens when Karsyn is the photographer...

I think we have a future photographer on our hands!

More Summer Fun @ Putt-Putt

Last week, we took the girls to play Putt-Putt. Even at 8 o'clock it was still close to 100 degrees!!! We had a good time, but man it was just too hot!

Landrie and Karsyn picked the "Adventure Course". After about the first 5 holes, they were more interested in the scenery than playing golf. Karsyn, of course, played by her own rules. She would hit the ball from the 'tee', but then would move it closer to the hole for her 2nd and 3rd shots.

Landrie was trying too hard and got frustrated when she didn't get it right the first time. We're definitely going to have to work on that!

Karsyn was so proud that she got it in the hole!

Landrie wanted her picture by every animal on the course.

Silly faces on top of a very large elephant

It's all Lolly's fault!

Lolly bought a new toy last week and it was love at first bite for me - a new ice cream maker! She's made every flavor under the sun - peach, strawberry, banana and coffee. They were all so good, so I decided to get Lamar one for his birthday. It was more like a gift for all of us, but still...

I gave her a chance to perfect the recipe and tonight I made my first batch of homemade strawberry. It was delicious.

Here's the recipe for the ice cream base that we're using:

(for a 1 1/2 quart maker)
2 cups milk (2 % is fine)
2 cups half-half
1 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk

After you make the base, you can add whatever flavor you like. I pureed frozen strawberries and added a cup to the base.

I might try the lower fat products next time, so I won't feel so guilty for eating ice cream every night!!!

For my next batch, I want to try pina colada with pineapple bits.

I'll let you know how it turns out!

Summer Update

This summer has been full of fun so far! With Karsyn being potty trained and both of the girls at an easier age, we're able to go and do a whole lot more than ever before.

We've gone to the park, swam A LOT and had a great 4th of July! I've been enjoying my time with them and haven't documented a lot of it, but here's a few pictures.



We were at a park in Keller and the girls saw this and ASKED to have their picture taken!! They're modeling their new summer haircuts too!!!


Here's the girls at their first day of swimming lessons. I was very discouraged at first, but since lessons have ended, the girls have done great with their swimming! Landrie even swam across the pool yesterday. Karsyn is floating all around in a ring and kicking to get wherever she wants to go. I need to get some more pictures of their progress.

I've been on a cookie baking/decorating kick. My first cookies were for Janelle's graduation party and I've now made them for Father's Day and the 4th of July.


For our Super Star Dads - Lamar & Pops!



I did flip flop cookies for the 4th because they were more fun to decorate. Everyone had a cookie with their name on it. The girls just loved to eat the icing off the top.

Our 4th was great!! We swam during the day and then went to church. FC is doing a series called "At the Movies". After church, we ate at Jason's and then walked to the Boys Ranch. The fireworks were great--the girls were in complete awe of them!

Landrie, Channing, Karsyn & Campbell