Yesterday I......
-did 4 loads of laundry (and folded and put it all away!)
-made dinner for 60 VBS kids (with the help of cute Mary Roth)
-baked 7 loaves of bread
-took care of my 2 kiddos
-went to the grocery store
-paid bills
-balanced the checkbook

I actually enjoyed my very busy day....sometimes when I have so much to do in one day it motivates me to keep going and going.  I felt very satisfied when I went to bed last night. 

We've been having good family times lately....here are some pictures from some of them.

Jackson loves the beach

Jillian in her cage...she even took a nap in it.

Our newest adventure is making homemade ice cream!

She loves to play in the freezing cold water.

Jack n Jill entertaining themselves with a cardboard box....it really is their favorite toy.

Can't believe this baby is almost one!

Waiting for the concert to begin....we took our children to Prospect Park to hear some good opera.....you know it had to be the father's idea. =) 

We still have a little tourist left in us....The Green Lady herself. (that's what Jackson calls her)

In other news....Josh has officially quit his school teaching job.  He has been accepted into a leadership academy to learn how to become a  principal.  He is very busy so I am trying to keep the home fires burning...please pray for me that I would be gracious to him and my children the next six weeks.  I am excited for him and think that he will make a great leader. 
We had a great time with our church last week-end.  We went camping in upstate New York.  Maybe there will be some pics of that in the near future.
Some quotes from Jackson:  "My mosquito bites are still awake", "Mom, I still have a head-stomach" (head-ache)
He is quite naughty at times but I can't help but love him.