20 to end July

I have taken over 500 pictures this July. It seems like every time I turn around there is a worthy picture moment. August is apporaching quickly! Here is the last 20 pics to end with in July.

number 1: backyard picnics in the shade.

number 2: love the look on dooey`s face as miley helps herself to his cup.

number 3: miley comes to me with my shoes on, headbands around her waist as belts, and three of her favorite dolls and bear, and says: `what else do i need for my play date, mom...`
we weren`t planning to go anywhere that day... :)

number 4: no day would be complete without a dance around the kitchen. (miley in a choice outfit once again.)

number 5: family home evening last sunday night. we asked the kids to come sit down... they found a place right next to eachother, and sat with their arms around eachother for the lesson. talk about sweet!

number 6: post fhe wresteling match with dad. sorry justin is cropped out of these. i`ll spare the readers the shot of his g`s.

7, 8, and 9: dooey`s turn! most of the time he is literally flying... right off of justin`s feet that is!

number 10: my favorite dooey smile. this is a dooey classic- shy glances, and heaps of books!

number 11: couldn`t resist this picture when i saw scotlin get a book and go sit right next to justin who was already studying on the couch. monkey see, monkey do. maybe this little monkey is a future dentist. :)

number 12: so happy to be `studying` with dad!

number 13: packages from grandma! this pic is blurry because the excitement of opening the present was really that intense. you can see it all over miley`s face. while opening it she kept saying `this is a miracle!`

14, 15, and 16: scissors, books, and hairbows- it is a miracle!

( my sis in law missy is soo incredibly talented with these hairbows! we love being the recipient of her amazing creativity!)

number 17: the kids watching old school cartoons that justin got them hooked on. And me, thinking it`s so cute how they laid down to watch them together...

number 18: dooey caught me sneaking up to take the picture! he just smiled at me and said `cheese!`

number 19: is completely unexplainable. the kids were stripped down for being messy after dinner. they were running around hyper as ever, and then decided to situate themselves on dad however they felt most comfortable. just the sight was an instant camera grabber. ;)

...and 1 more for good measure... just to remember how beautiful the weather was for 5 minutes. temps are cooling off. would you believe me if i told you there are leaves that have already changed color and fallen from the trees... it`s true. i don`t know what is going on with the weather, but it`s true. we saw summer, but it wasn`t here for long.

( next thing you know i`ll be cursed with unbearable humidity next week...)

so, there you have it. 20 pics to wrap things up for july. this summer has been different than any other, but we have certaintly enjoyed the time we have spent together. laughing, laughing, and laughing at these funny, smart, sweet little kids!