August Beach Trip

 We have not been back to the beach in over a month. We went on a warm day and stayed beyond sunset, which wasn't as pretty as other times. The waves were tall and fierce. At one point, Rachel was thrown down and her head was smashed onto Kate's foot. Rachel was fine, but Kate broke two toes and her foot and it still healing a month and a half later. I would like to get one more beach trip in before it gets too cold. That may be next week as a big storm is coming tonight. But anyway, the pictures are beautiful and we all still LOVE the beach and the beautiful place that we live in. 

Happy Birthday, Kate!!

 She's 23, finished her first novel, has a broken foot, and is crocheting Christmas presents for the little kids. Ruth orchestrated a Blue's Clues birthday for Kate to mimic her second birthday. I think that Kate was quite pleased. 

Gideon's Haircut

 I have a ton of catch up as it has been over a month since we download any pictures. I have two birthdays and school and my new curriculum book up for sale, etc. But for now, I gave Gideon a hair cut today. He has been telling me for 3 days to cut his hair and today and I found the time. I cut about 3 inches off, and then he cried out that it was not cut, so I cut 3 more inches and here's the before and after.