WOW Again...

Wow at how long it has been since I have blogged...I spent a ton of time catching up on all things Harmon over the summer, only to take a vacation from blogging for over a month...closer to two if I am being honest! I kept wanting to blog but sometimes being completely lazy just seemed like the way to go. Now I am back and I am going to post some random pictures to get the ball rolling again!

A collage of Jake. Just because I love his face.

This collage of pictures from left to right: We have had some chilly fall days and that means grilled cheese sandwich's, Aaron and Jake are enjoying their man cave, me wearing a pair of pants that were too tight to wear last year, Jake drawing doorknobs for his drawing class, crazy hair day at co-op, egg holes for breakfast, the tree that fell down in our backyard, Sadie enjoying sleeping on the couch in the man cave since she isn't allowed on the one in the living room, "school lunch" on the porch.

Dog sitting Lucy Lou, a "come and get it" gun sign on a truck, and the snack that Jake loves and that I think is totally gross (just so we can remember what yucky things teenage boys like, twenty years from now).

The fixer upper is still (very slowly it seems...but that is just because there was so much to do) being fixed up.

This is how you can tell it is time to go grocery shopping at our house.  A before and after.

And some more fixer upper pictures.  The bathroom is coming together!



More to come...so much more.

WOW...

NO!!!! Just no.  Benjamin Franklin was not the 6th president of the United States. And I know I don't really have to type this because most people are smart enough to know but: HE WAS NEVER PRESIDENT!!!! You think you would know that (if you had a brain!!!!) if you just got done reading the AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN!!!!  It seems like it is something Ben would bring up. He also did not write the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution.  And he didn't pass away from natural causes-all points that were incorrectly stated (along with MANY other) in this ridiculous, final draft paper. NO THIS IS NOT JAKE'S PAPER because Jake is not a moron (sorry that is harsh but I am venting)!!!!  This is one of the papers I am evaluating from my class at co-op....this is going to be a long year at co-op.  This is proof that some people should not homeschool. I can't....WOW.

One more gift...

 I almost forgot!

 A couple of days after getting his smart phone, Jake got the case he and Aaron ordered for it.

 Sadie watched carefully to be ready if it affected her in any way (food).

It fits. The smart phone is protected.  Jake is happy.  I am almost caught up with all the posts I need to post.  Life is good!

So strange...

 ...to have the windows open in August. Thank you global warming!!! :) It was was only 67 degrees so we opened up a few to air the house out.  This was the day before our AC unit went.  We had to close them after a couple of hours as the temperature started creeping up but is was glorious while it lasted.

 Sadie did not know what to think...it has been so long!

We are counting down the days (with out wishing them away...) that we can enjoy the cool fall breezes every. Single. Day!  Hurry up fall!!!

Court of Honor

The church is sticking with the Boy Scouts for now.  I have to admit I took lots of pictures at this one because I thought it may be one of our last...we shall see what happens as the world feels the need to have its lack of morals and values seep into every aspect of our lives!  Jake got lots of merit badges (and has many more he has done partially that he needs to finish) and moved up two ranks.  He also tied a knot blindfolded and showed off his mad sword play skills.  He is pretty darn awesome.

First time...

 ...using the ATM to deposit all this birthday cash!  I drove in the wrong way so Jake could do it through his window.

All Jake's friends are invited to my birthday party. :)

Jake's Birthday Party.

 Cookie cake in progress...

 Hot dogs cooking in the crockpot...

 Buddies to run around like crazy with...

 Check, check, and check!

 (Note to self in 20 years: This picture speaks volumes...Do you remember why? Has anything changed?)

 The girls decided watching was much safer than playing (Della...why so serious? I am about to keep it real: this is the normal teenage girl, I am way too cool to be here face).

 Gaga ball was the favorite game of the night.

So BLESSED!!! I am so glad Jake has such a great group of friends.  I also love that Elizabeth was such a good sport and had fun laughing at these crazy guys since she was the only girl there for most of the party.

 Jake had a huge deposit to make into his checking account after this party!

Summer is ending...

...which I am thrilled with!!!!..Except that means peach season is coming to an end. I dropped Jake off at the fixer upper to cut the grass (that is why I was driving the Jeep rather than my fancy car. I don't transport the lawn mower in my fancy car) and headed to Abbott's to get one last bag of really good, in season South Carolina peaches. Now hurry up Fall-we are ready for you!

Easy like Sunday morning...

I love this picture of Jake working on his "Duty To God" and preparing for his Sacrament talk he gave at church on his birthday weekend.  The Sabbath is a delight! (Isaiah 58:13)

Slowly but surely...

 Progress is being made at the fixer upper.

 There used to be a door here.

 The bathroom is a little bit bigger now that they bumped the wall out.

 The tub is going in!

 One new window is in...and all the rest to go!  Don't let this picture fool you-the AC unit is in too.

 This space is going to be amazing!

 I can't wait until the painting begins!