Our life back in Kirksville

Our first week back to Kville felt like Kville didn't want us back. We had a stream of bad luck. Mine and the kids first trip back to Walmart---we had just finished up ALL our shopping (i'm talking a full cart, we were gone for a month) and as we were walking up to the register the lights went out. The workers told us to leave our carts and exit the store. Now many of you have shopped with kids before, not fun. Jackson cried as we left the store, devastated that he couldn't have his Cheetos. First trip back to the pool---we were there 15 minutes when we had to get out of the pool because some little kid had pooped. Again kids crying as we left. Then in that same week we woke up to one of our giant trees down in our backyard. We had a bad wind storm but didn't expect to see this. The funny part is neither Tyler or I even heard it. We were really lucky that the only damage was our neighbors fence. Tyler spent a couple days out with the chainsaw chopping it up.
But we are doing better now and Kville has excepted us back.
Jackson helping with branches. He came out to help shirtless, moon boots and winter mittons.

We have spent a lot of time working in our yard. Since we missed most of the Spring we are now working in the heat, and it has been hot.

Painting the flower box.

Finished product.

Painting window frames.

Painting our basement doors.

Finished product (red and white, like the rest of the house).

Newest member of our family---Gretta.
She is a australian shepherd/collie mix. She is only about 8 weeks old (it's like having another 1 year old). She is adorable and the kids adore her.

And a lot of this. We love summer!!!