The joy of playing with a cardboard box!

How many times have you heard the old saying that kids prefer the boxes to the toys? Well I know that I used to play with boxes when I was little but I underestimated just how much fun an empty box can provide. After watching my kids and their friends play with/in a cardboard box the other day it reminded me of this simple low cost fun. A few markers or crayons and before you know it you can have a spaceship or the fastest race car in the neighborhood. I love to watch little imaginations at play!

Who needs water?

This week has been a loud one at the Reed house. They have been jack hammering rock in our backyard. My apologies to our neighbors! The 3 L's have had a blast everyday seeing how deep the hole is getting. Luke asked "Do we have to fill it with water? It is just more fun like this mom". ha!

Our beautiful Rock Pool!

We are now the proud owners of a beautiful rock pool! Oh, don't be jealous of our gorgeous oasis. ha! They started digging for the pool today. The kids were up early watching every detail. Luke and Landry have decided to go into the "rock clearing" business. They could sit there for hours at the window just watching the bobcat tractor do its job.

While Daddy was out of town.....

While daddy was out of town my sweet mother in law who I think the world of kept the kids this week while I worked. She is always so creative and so much fun to be around. Lauren was a little under the weather on Monday so she got the boys outside in this HOT weather and came up with a fun way to get wet. As you can see they just had a blast! Who needs a pool? haha. Luke and Landry had the best time playing in big buckets. We also attempted Chuckie Cheese while daddy was out of town. Wow, this place can be nuts sometimes! To an adult it is germy, over crowded, and high priced but to a kid it is a little slice of heaven. Ha! The 3L's had a great time and were sad to see their tokens gone in a hurry.

*To my mother in law I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are always so loving and we enjoy having you around. Thanks for the help this week!

(update: Daddy is coming home today early because of Hurricane Dolly. Yippeee)

Daddy out of town

Casey had to be out of town this week due to his job. I always miss him so much when he has to go. He truly is a blessing to me.

Pizza Hut look out!

The 3L's made their own pizza the other day. This was a huge hit. It made me realize that they are old enough to do more stuff in the kitchen. Even Landry got in on the fun. We talked about the food pyramid and what is healthy for our bodies and what is not. Although, poor Landry could not understand how ice cream isn't really that good for you. That brought up a new subject.....moderation. ha! I think if I also let them help on cooking things ( like green veggies) I will have a better chance at them eating it. Hmmm.....just a thought! Anyway, we are having a great summer and hope you are too!