The end of summer is around the corner and my kids seem hip to this. Even though it is hot as all get out… they still want to spend every waking moment outside. My youngest boy has made a new friend and all summer long they have done everything together… play indoors and out, swim, and even sleep. His friend’s name is SandBoy and he not only loves nature.. he is part of it… for he is a stick. Yes, a stick… off of a tree. Ala Spongebob he has a stick buddy! Perhaps I should be concerned but when they argue, it is just so darn cute!

My oldest boy attended an auction with his grandmother this weekend. She wanted him to pick out some birthday gifts for his birthday at the end of the month. He came home with several fishing poles, a tackle box full of fishing gear and lures, and a tent.

The rim around the tub after my kids take a bath is testimony that this summer has been fun!