Kya's July

We've had so much fun this month ... and it's not over yet!

The landscape bunch grass is taller than Kya!

Kya loves summer

Lots of bonfires and s'mores 

Andrew (Corey's brother) and Corey roasting marshmellows in our backyard

Testing out the rocking chair and practicing her baby rocking

I was busy with something in the kitchen and I glanced over and saw that Kya made this blackberry and grape pattern all by herself. As a quilter, this made me one proud mama. 

We spent a Saturday at the Raging River's Water Park with Caitlyn and Chaz, then had a nice dinner in downtown Bismarck at Peacock Alley. A perfect day!

More hay bale sitting

Storm watching from our front porch (with bottled root beer)
Kya very much enjoys storms and eagerly watches for the rainbow after the rain.

Storm clouds rolling over Mandan/Bismarck

Reagan is getting bigger every day and we are so happy to have her in our family. I've had a lot of questions about the logistics of our "outside dog" - so this is where Reagan hangs out during the day. It is next to the garden shed and usually has a nice breeze and is always somewhat shaded, plus she has a big metal wash tub to swim in (and drink from) so she stays cool on the hot days. Overnight she sleeps in a smaller kennel in the garage. Corey takes her out for long walks in the morning and evening and I take her out a few times during the day (usually for at least one walk up to the mailbox). 

Bath time

We've had lost of visitors, which is always fun! Last week Matthew and Grandma Hager were here. Kya and Uncle Matthew have become good buds - here Kya is, parked by Matthew eagerly inviting him to play My Little Ponies.