Can you see why I LOVE the last day of Art Class? The kids bring home their clay projects and paintings! Sergei made the clay wall pocket, and Noah made "A Mexican Cow Head" from clay. The water color was done by Noah also. I already have these proudly displayed in our home. To me, they are are as beautiful as anything I could find in a gallery, and much more valuable! I think these boys are so talented, and I love the freedom they have when they make art.

Today's after school snack...

18 1/2 oz. yellow cake mix with pudding

1/2 cup butter, melted

29 oz. can peaches with juice

cinnamon

Empty cake mix into a bowl. Pour butter over mix, and stir until texture is crumbly; set aside. Place peaches with juice in a greased 13 x 9 pan; sprinkle with cake mixture, then with cinnamon. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Serves 10 - 12.

Thrifting Finds

A couple fun moments from our camping trip to Illinois at Sunset Lakes Resort. It's a huge campground with a pool, tennis, five lakes, volleyball courts, shuffleboard, basketball, horseshoes, miniature golf, exercise room, and a playground. It was a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend, and how lucky we were to spend it at such a great place.

Sophie Rose all set to go to Emma's Princess Birthday Party!

Noah had a field trip to Indian Creek today. They take nature hike's and have a picnic. Here he is doused in sunblock and bug spray, and happy to be going!

This is the sweetest little Baby Robin. He has been learning to fly in our yard for the past few days. We keep spotting him in new places!

Some simple happiness for today.....I made a doll for Sophie's friend Emma, who is having her 6th birthday this weekend....crowns and bag, too!


And lookie....this little tree frog has hidden himself in my hostas....even turning himself green and white. So cute! He is still there, and all the kids are enjoying checking on him. He is more green now than he was when I took the photo earlier.

My Bleeding Heart plant from the side of the garage.....makes me smile every time I walk by it.

Sophie is enjoying my latest, greatest thrifting find...a classroom white board for her room....and what a find at only two dollars!

Mr. Gaffney was indeed surprised Saturday Night with a celebration of friends and family gathered in honor of his 40th Birthday!