July/August 2012

The girls fashioned their own bows, arrows and quivers

Mmmmm...rhubarb pie!

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We love exploring Chicago.  This week we explored the Bridgeport neighborhood. We got smoothies at the local coffee shop, then wandered over to St. Mary of Perpetual Help church. 

Quarry Park in Bridgeport

What a view!

"You've got to try their mushroom soup and berries served in abalone shells.  Exquisite!"

We hosted 5-Day Clubs in our front yard.  Emma is a certified Club leader.  She attended an 11 day training camp in June and is well "versed" in sharing the Gospel.  She is very excited!

This is my view in the mornings.  We let the kids sleep on our floor on muggy nights.  Our bedroom is designated the "cool room", our refuge on these stifling hot days.  There has been an unusual string of above average temperatures this summer.  Enduring the heat builds character...at least that's what we tell ourselves.

The Olympics has inspired the girls.  Here they created a rope climbing event, complete with bell to ring at the top.  They have also tried pole vaulting over the sidewalk, volleyball in the backyard, and gymnastics in the living room.