Typical Idaho Summer Day

Today is a typical summer day. 

The kids have done their "school work," their chores, practiced the piano, and read.  They just finished up making their lunch and headed out to the backyard to eat it and enjoy the summer breeze that Idaho is known for.

We have quite the garden this year. Excuse the grass. This is from seed, so it will look much better next year. Hahaha. (at least that is what I am telling myself)

Nathan has planted tomatoes 3x because they all froze after each planting, so this is our last shot at garden tomatoes this year.

The tires on top of the berm hold our Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons.

We feel very fortunate to have this view (above and below)

The wheat fields and their sprinklers make for a beautiful sound and view.

Our neighbors also have a lovely garden. Nathan and Blaine are often found out "weeding and chatting" it is a nice life.  One day, I will write about Blaine and how I grew up with his sister, and how I am a member of the church because of her. :)

We have tried to grow strawberries 3 different times. It wasn't until we moved next to master gardeners (Bockholts) that it finally worked. My kids have been babysitting these berries ever since those white blooms popped up.
Finally! Red and Juicy Berries for the Witte Family. Of course they want to add rows upon rows next year. (We can never do anything on a small scale *sigh*)

Scarlett, age 9 adores strawberries.

And Mason, who is now 6. With a giant BUMP on his head from falling off a bench into a table.

Oh, and he is wearing sweatpants and rolls them this high to play in the pool. Crazy boy.

Life is slower, but we like it.