Brett's big purchase/fence pictures

Brett was able to save up some money this month and make his first large purchase. He has been begging for a large skateboard.  we were saving up 25.00. Yia Yia and Nana were both generous to his wallet.  He did chores like watching Caleb, washing dishes, etc.  When he had 20.00 saved Justin saw an ad in the paper for one for 20.00. We went right away to get it. When we got there they had this one which had a scratch on it for 6.84.  Anyway he got his skate board (which he is afraid to ride) and a slip n slide.

Justin has been working his butt off on the fence.  It is so close to being done!  Everything except the last gate will be done today and we are hoping Friday for the gate. Its awesome being married to such a great guy who works so hard (on his summer vacation).  He is leaving Saturday for a well deserved vacation.  He and some friends are riding their Harley's to red lodge Montana.  I have owed Justin a trip to Montana ever since I got my trip to Alaska......  Glad he is going and I hope its a safe fun trip.

Caleb playing in his little sand box. 

New little play cottage.... we needed a few toys for the back yard didnt we? It took 3 Toys R Us employees to get this to fit in my car.  The sad part was that I had to tell them how to do it.....  With me being in charge for a task like this you know we took the hard way. 

Cody is probably the only one in the family who doesn't want a fence.  He loves watching the outside world. 

Rosco the new puppy doesn't really know whats going on. he is just cute as can be. He and Cody are great pals.  Rosco always sleeps right on top of Cody.  Rosco is also very good with the kids.  His biggest challenge is that he wants food all the time. He has been working very hard to figure out how to take the lid off the rubbermade.  My guess is that he will figure that out VERY soon.

This is what happens when dad tries to take a break.... he gets tackled.