Summer has been so good to us! It's hard to believe how much 'life' you can cram in to 3 months of the year. Summer in Bozeman is so. so. good. In March (and April and May...and sometimes June), we forget why we love it here. In July, August, and September, we remember why we love it here so much.

It's been pretty mild around here, weather wise. Perfect weather for running around our backyard, enjoying our inflatable pool, meeting friends at the park, and learning how to use the pedals on the tricycles...quite an accomplishment.

While peeing in the yard, Mason dripped enough pee on his underwear to not be able to wear them anymore. So, he took them off behind the garage, of course. Somehow, Mason talked Smith in to bringing the dirty undies inside. Smith is no dummy...he wasn't about to touch the pee-soaked undies either. Brilliant.

The ice cream truck! Yes, this truck meanders through the neighborhood, blaring a happy tune, calling all the children to come running for frozen treats. On this particular occasion, Matt indulged the monkeys with ice cream sandwiches...and Mason hadn't even finished his dinner! Sometimes even Dad is a push-over. :)

Delicious.

Saucy (as Aunt Kayla calls him), has discovered the wonder that is his tongue.

My sweetie and I recently celebrated our 6th anniversary and we had the pleasure of dining with Mom and Pop Myers as they celebrated their 34th anniversary. There was laughter, free-flowing wine, a few deer, a beautiful sunset, and homemade mud pie. Perfect.

Smitty in the aftermath of a fudgesicle.

My Mama and Aunt Meg met in Bozeman for a quick and delightful visit. The monkeys were fast friends with Aunt 'Magg' and enjoyed her as much as I did. We braved the Costco food court for lunch.

Redo:::

Before...

After!
Rather than fixing the hail damage on the van, we bought a (much needed) new washer and dryer. Love, love, love them. Bigger, quieter, more efficient, and more bells and whistles. Having a brother-in-law employed at Vann's is working out really well for us. :)

Before...

After!
I found this mirror at a garage sale for cheap-o, spray painted it a nice chocolate color and hung it in the bathroom. Voila.

After! (I don't have a before picture of the bookshelf.)
I got an organization itch one afternoon and organized the books by color. I'd seen it done in a Crate and Barrel catalog and thought I'd give it a try. I'm very pleased with the result - the yellow stack is my favorite.

**The banner picture is our centerpiece right now...hunting season is coming!