The perfect "bench"

and they talked Grandpa into joining them:

A table just their size

Grandpa's lap isn't quite big enough

So they had to borrow Beth's.

Watering the lawn with Grandma

Notice the direction Ruby is pouring the water out of the bucket? Good thing she had boots on so she wouldn't get wet. :)

Going solo

Ruby was a little nervous at first, but she loved it after a few minutes:
Riding double:

She wanted to hold him

I just don't think she realized he's almost her size.

Have you ever seen such a cute horse?

Help, please!

To those of you who read this blog who also happen to teach piano lessons, I have a few questions. I may be taking on a beginning student (I've only taught intermediate students before) and I have no idea what the best curriculum is. What books do you use? Is there a good online source for music books that you use? I'm fairly certain there isn't anywhere in this town to buy them.

I also don't know what to charge. I'll try to figure out what the going rate is around here, but if you wouldn't mind sharing that information, I'd like to know from you, too.

Thank you very much. I appreciate any info you're willing to share with me. :)

P.S. Potty training update: Cora quit. Not kidding, she was doing really well and one day just quit. So I kind of put it all on hold. She has now started going a little bit again, so maybe. Ruby is still about the same, she'll pee in the toilet but not poop in it.

Watching the parade

Tough times, drastic measures

New month, new post

A fun summer picture to share with you, now that it's feeling an awful lot like fall.