Peek-a-boo

Clara has learned the art of peek-a-boo. She'll lift her dress over her face and then put it down for us to say "peek-a-boo!" It's really cute. Sometimes she'll do it with a toy or a blankie too if she's not wearing a dress.

Jeremy tried to capture this new accomplishment on video and he had a little success, although usually when we pull the camera out she focuses her attention on the camera and forgets about what she was doing before.

House update

After three months of searching for a house we found out yesterday that our offer on this house was accepted! We still have to go through the inspection process, but assuming that doesn't turn up any major flaws it is looking like we will be closing on this house by the end of July!


We had originally hoped to buy a duplex so we could live in one unit and rent the other, but after making offers on three duplexes and not getting any of them we started to change our tactic. We looked at some single-family homes and were pleasantly surprised to find that we could actually afford a decent one.


And when we saw this particular house we felt like we couldn't pass it up. It has a two-car garage, three bedrooms and a large family room. Plus a deck in the back, a privacy fence, and a park at the end of the block. The lawn and landscaping definitely need some love, and the kitchen needs to be updated at some point, but otherwise it's really nice.


We're excited about it and are thankful that the Lord has provided even more than we had hoped for. The inspection probably won't take place for a couple weeks so we'll update again after that.

Cherries!

We just bought Clara these cool feeders! It's like a mesh bag that you put chunks of food into. As you can see, she's able to hold it herself, and there's no fear of her choking on the food. Last night I put a few cherries in it for her and she loved them! I'm not sure her bib will ever be the same, but that's okay. So far we are really pleased with how great an eater she is. There's almost nothing she doesn't like. Hopefully she continues to be that way!

Summer fun!

We had the greatest summer weekend - a birthday party for my dad and my niece, a trip to the farmer's market, picnic with friends, frisbee golf, walking around the lake, church, and an open house! We were outside a lot enjoying the beautiful weather! We also made an offer on house #4 and we're eager to hear back on that. We could know as early as Wednesday. Will keep you posted!

Weekly Shopping and Menu Plan Monday

Yesterday Clara woke up at 5:30 AM. We weren't planning to go to church until 11:00 so I was able to go through the ads, plan our meals for the week, and do all the shopping before we went to church! Here's what $44.24 bought us this week...


Had I bought this all at regular price it would have cost $62.70.

And our meals for this week...

Monday
Pork chops, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed veggies

Tuesday
Tacos, tamales, chips and salsa

Wednesday
Pork kabobs (with peppers and red onions), brown rice, apple slices

Thursday
Jambalaya, homemade biscuits

Friday
BLT sandwiches, fruit

Saturday
L- sandwiches or leftovers
D- At my cousin's wedding

Sunday
L- omelets, toast, fruit
D- TBD...maybe we'll eat out