Quick Camping Trip

We went on a quick camping trip with my parents this week. This is the first time in over 3 years that we've shared a camper. This was a last minute trip and Darren couldn't take any time off so we didn't have time to take our camper. It was sweet of them to let us stay with them, but I think I speak for all of us when I say that two campers are better for two families. :)

This is the only picture from our trip. Nate loves watermelon and these pictures don't do the mess he made justice. It was all over his chin, arms, shirt and legs.

Peach Parade

Oh My Goodness

Our sweet neighbor let us pick blueberries a couple of days ago and since then I have been looking for blueberry recipes. I found a recipe for oatmeal blueberry cookies and I had to give it a try. The recipe came from All Recipes and I love that sight because of the reviews. One review suggested adding white chocolate chips...and you know I did. These cookies are to die for. Blueberry muffins are next.

Birthday Parties

The last two weekends we've been busy with birthday parties. One of them had a bouncy house. This was Nate's first time in a bouncy house. I know he really liked it because he told me twice during that party "This is a really fun party."





Today we went to another party. This was also a fun party because there was music and dancing...two of Nate's favorites.

Blackberries

We have a bumper crop of blackberries this year. If you have any good recipes, send them my way.

Would you like to buy a super cute hooded towel for your little one?

Our Sunday school class is working on raising money for the Global Orphan Project. Our goal is to raise $20,000.00. This will be enough money to build a home and pay for 3 years of care and support. The home we build will most likely be located in either Haiti or Uganda. The great thing about the Global Orphan Project is that 100% of your money goes to the project. You can read more about it here, if you're interested.

Darren and I have been thinking of ways that we can save money/raise money. I made these towels for birthday presents. Several people at the party told me that I should sell them. They had no idea that I was actually thinking of selling them for our project. I took that as confirmation to give it a try. So, if you would like to purchase one of these super cute hooded towels, please email me at www.darrenandjulie@centurytel.net.

The cost of the towel is $25.00 plus shipping (if applicable). The color options for the actual towel are royal blue, pink and lime green. There a many options for the circle and letter.

I included this picture just to show color options. I would prefer not to make this one. It was a little too tedious. If you LOVE it, I will do it for $35.00. It could also be done with lots of different color combinations.

Black-Eyed Susans