Tuesday, July 25, 2006
It's summer
We've had one of the hottest summers ever in MT. Record and near record temps all summer!The temps have been in the 90s for over a week! That may not sound so bad to some of you in MS, but remember that we don't have air conditioning in these parts!! It is supposed to get back to normal (80s) starting tomorrow. I hope it will stay that way! Our lows are in the low 50s, so it is pretty cool at night. We went to a Helena Brewers game last week, and I was chilly before the game was over because I forgot my jacket! Sunday afternoon we headed for Canyon Ferry Lake to try and beat the heat. The water was much too cold for me, but Parish and Grant were brave!
Backyard Camping
Thursday, July 20, 2006
The Tractor
Well, it's like nothing I've ever seen before!!! I guess his time on his Granddaddy's farm inspired him. Grant worked all day cutting craft sticks, gluing them together and painting them. He also built a plow, but unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of that! You are the first to see the fabulous finished product!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
I'm back...
Well, it's been a while. Liz loved basketball camp. She met some really nice girls and learned a lot. The camp was Christian based-they had great devotions each day and really stressed Christian values. I'm glad she was able to go, but I am glad she's back. So, we're back to a household of 5 again. Grant's busy making a tractor out of craft sticks, as I write. That should be interesting! He doesn't like to get bored--got to stay busy! He washed my van Sunday after church. Of course, that was not just to keep busy. He was, in his words, "low on cash!" Lauren's most time consuming activity this summer is her work. She was only supposed to work three days a week during the summer, but they always need her to work extra days. The layout, "I Miss You," is my first entry into a scrapbook contest. I finally got the courage to enter one, and I actually won! I was surprised, but excited. My prize was a collection of digital scrapbook supplies. I took the pictures of Grant playing frisbee the day before they left for Nana and Papa's.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tuesday...
was a fun day. I took Grant and his buddy to the "Great Northern Carousel" to ride and get ice cream. The carousel is really neat. The carousel animals are all indigenous animals, such as a grizzly bear (the state animal), pronghorn antelope, big horn sheep, rabbit, bison, cutthroat trout, etc. Of course, we had to make the trip to Wal-Mart to buy paint balls. Grant's day is not complete without getting to shoot paint balls everywhere! We had a good Bible study last night. Liz called, and she is having a good time at basketball camp. One of the girls in her room is on her camp team. Today will be busy getting ready for the block party tonight. Parish is out right now hanging posters around the neighborhood. We're still praying for good weather!
Monday, July 10, 2006
and she's off
Liz was home a day and a half and she's gone again. She went to basketball camp in Billings. She rode with a friend, so I didn't have to make the 4 hour journey this morning. I'll go get her on Friday. Lauren is back at work today. Grant has enjoyed being back home with Jackson. I've been working on more door hanger announcements for the block party on Wed. night. We're praying for good weather this week.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Washington Trip
Parish and I left last Sunday morning as soon as church was over headed for Mt. Rainier National Park. We visited the park on Monday morning, then we were off to Seattle in the afternoon. We rode around in Seattle seeing the sights. We arrived back in Helena Tuesday night, July 4. Yes, 1400 miles or so in 3 days. We were a bit worn out, but it was a fun trip.Well, here I go!
This is new to me, but I'm going to give it a try. I hope this will be a good way to keep everyone updated on the Hartleys. This photo of the kids was taken on June 25, the day before they flew off to MS. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a comment.
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