The Past Couple of Days

It has been pretty calm around here the past couple of days. Our schoolwork is slowing down as we finish more books so the kids are having more time to play and be outside. Unfortunately, it won't stop raining. Lots and lots of rain. We did go to the library Friday afternoon so that was fun. I LOVE the library. I checked out Pride and Prejudice. We have the movie on our Netflix list, but I want to read the book before I watch it. Oh, my goodness, it is good... The first two chapters were hard to read because of the language, but now that I am familiar with it, I just want to sit and read and read and read.

Saturday morning we had another downpour. It thundered so loud it shook two of my pictures off the wall! Here is Matt playing in our yard after the rain.

And here is James looking longingly at Matt. He really wanted to play in the water, but his mean old momma wouldn't let him.

Last night was Abbie's American Heritage Girl Awards Night. She was so cute and sweet in her little uniform. She was in the Color Guard and also had a little speaking part in one of the presentations.

Here are a few more random picks.

A new hairstyle we were playing around with the other day.

James is ready for the rain!

I think he must be doing a anti-rain dance.

I have a fourth child, but evidently he must have been hiding from me and the camera. He'll be the star of the show next time.