More construction

 Evelyn's at it again and this time she's built quite the interesting "Grocery Store/Restaurant" combo. 

Video in the web version of the blog...

Washing Machine WONDERS!

 I have tons of laundry to do (this is not unusual) and I decided to get started early, starting with Joseph's bedding.  He was upset at first that I was taking apart his bed so I had him "help".  Then, he decided he wanted to wash his blankets be washed.  He had never shown interest before in the washing machine so I picked him up to see inside.  Well, he was AMAZED and he didn't want me to put him down.  I finally had to get him a stool so I could go sit with my coffee.

The video can be seen in the web version...

Helping hands

Helping hands make light work?  Evelyn's new task is helping Joseph get dressed in the morning... they started doing it all on their own and they giggle the whole time.

Turn on web version to see the video.  I’m not sure why the videos haven’t been showing up in mobile version

Emerald

This is Emerald...or "Em" or "Emma" for short.  She flew into our big window and was struggling a bit.  After trying to release her we have discovered that her wing is broken.  Right now she is in Lorelai's bug catcher, resting and rehabilitating.  We've laid down mulch for bedding and tons of different kinds of flowers and soft leaves.  Next, we made some hummingbird sugar water nectar for the short term.  She feeds through a little syringe.  Apparently, hummingbirds eat 5-8x/hr!  I so need this in my life right now.  We are doing a lot of research and getting creative and just hoping for the best.  Lorelai is diligent with the syringe and feeds her often.  She rarely leaves Emerald's side.  Emerald is trusting Lorelai more and will even now perch on her finger!  This is a good lesson for the kids...I hope it's not a hard one.  

If you switch to the web version there are two videos at the bottom as well

The day after we rescued her we went to the pet store to get her a bigger habitat.  She has a little more room now...

Further isolation....

Evelyn is taking this isolation thing seriously!  She's built her own house, within our house.  Safety first, right?  Evelyn has had this playhouse for a while and we finally got around to building it.  She still has some decorating to do and she is letting her siblings help.  I guess she's quarantining herself within our home.  

They have their own skylight!

They sure made themselves comfortable with blankets, pillows, and toys.  They also began to decorate the inside.  Evelyn and Lorelai drew pictures on the walls and a bookcase.

Evelyn's planter update...

I don't know why, but I am having trouble with this post.  If you look at it in the mobile version on your phone, the picture is stretched and the video is missing.  Scroll to the bottom and click "web version" and everything is fine.  I've tried five times to fix it today and something isn't right....

Things are starting to grow!

July wrap-up...

Leftover pictures from July...

I love our new house and our new neighborhood.  Every picture is amazing.  I am so blessed to raise these kids here

Evelyn loves to read and she tries so hard to improve all the time.  Reading one of Joe's favorites....

I love our after dinner strolls!

They look ready for fishing, right?

Lorelai loves fishing with her Papa Joe!  He's taught her a lot!!

They caught a big trout!

Papa Joe is teaching Lorelai how to cast in the backyard

Licking the beater is always the best!

Evelyn may be playing "dress up" but for Scarlet...this is real life!

Forever SASSY!

"Mom! Watch me jump!"

Scarlet loves to ride up front...bench seat....windows down...music up... and Daddy lets her shift.  This sounds like a country music song to me!

Having a wart removed isn't so bad when you get to go to Daddy's new office and play with the microscopes!

This guy is serious about ice cream!

I love our neighborhood!

Two months in and still landscaping...but I have helpers!!!  Evelyn is helping to clear the new fire pit area...

I am pretty proud of my work!