The Floaters

Today some of us floated the Haw River.

While some of us stayed back since it's not quite our

season to float the river. (Me & Minnie).

And one of us had to work. (Claire).

It was a gorgeous day for floating and ended with a downpour.

Minnie and I enjoyed sitting on the porch to listen to the rain

and thunder and playing with the new kittens, Otis and Odie.

Later in the evening, we picked up the floaters and got 

Boba for everyone.

Unfortunately, I threw Boba up a few too many times while pregnant,

so I go for cotton candy Italian Ice.

These days are going by so fast!!  

I just want everything to slow down!!

Project Swing

Today was project make mom (me) a swing day. 

Since moving into Stillestead, I have asked for a swing. 

It only took four years to get one. Better late than never!!

We all met for lunch, then went to get the materials for project swing.

Ollie was super jazzed because he climbed our giant tree 

with his climbing gear to secure the swing on the branch above.

How convenient he brought his gear!

In the evening after dinner, we enjoyed a fruit/Mochi dish

and recapped the day's events.

We laugh a lot around here.

Climbing And Lounging

 Today some of the party went rock climbing at Grandfather Mountain, 

a few hours away, and some of us stayed at home and lounged around.

Those who went climbing (Ollie, Nate, Christian & Lottie) 

had a fantastic, successful day, and Lottie is becoming quite the climber.

Thanks to Ollie, who sponsored this event and

 traveled 2,000 miles with all his climbing gear across the country.

Those of us who stayed home (Claire, Jane, Minnie & Me)

lounged around, ate food, and talked for HOURS.

I was in HEAVEN!

It's official, Minnie ADORES Uncle Nate.

Summer Dinner Party

 Tonight, Jane threw the most magical, romantic summer dinner party.

Everything was mostly homemade, including all the sauces,

drinks, bread, pasta, and the fresh peach pie for dessert.

It was SUCH a fun night!

Does anyone need/want a personal chef?

Call JANE!  (Seriously).

Meanwhile, THE KITTENS!

I Testify...

This morning at church, 

a man in the ward said at the pulpit as he was sharing

his testimony, 

"I testify that Minnie Nielson is the cutest baby in the ward."

We all had a good chuckle.

But, like, really, she is.

After church, we stopped by the studio to get a few treats

that we keep in the office.

It's actually a regular Sunday activity.