Laundry Room Laboratory

So, I read "20 and counting" by the Duggars a few weeks back and
learned that they make their own laundry soap. I thought, I should do that.
So, I read up on their recipe, researched some more and then
conducted some laundry room experiments.
Result? Success!

All it took were these few ingredients and water. I also put some
lavender oil in there too.

Mix it all up and it turns into this.

Then I pour and dilute it into a vinegar bottle and use it just like
regular detergent. I still use a little bit of Downy softener and a half of
a Bounce dryer sheet. Let me tell you, I have noticed no difference in the
scent of my clothes. And it is so cheap!!

A little extra laundry tip: Use undiluted vinegar in the rinse cycle of your towels or other potentially smelly clothes and they will come out with no odor. It keeps towels from having that off/mildewy smell.

Baby Ballerinas

Clara and Reese had their first ballet recital last week. They did
a dance to Baby Ballerina. It's such a cute song. I will try to have
Rob upload the video of their performance. I was so proud of them!

Putting a little makeup on before dressing.

Reese looking so pretty and grown-up.

Clara showing off her great ballet skills and
Reese being annoyed at having to take pictures.

The girls waiting for their turn to perform.

As long as the adults look good in the photo....

All their friends in the class.

Where's Brynn been this whole time?
Just hanging out, being Brynn.

Summer Time Fun

Clara, Reese and I went blueberry picking yesterday and
then again bright and early this morning with just me and Clara.
Yesterday we got 5lbs and today we scored 10lbs!
We'll have lots of fun baking and making fruit smoothies with them.

Taking a break and eating a snack mid-picking.

Friends.

Nothing better than topping off the day with some sno-cones.




We've gone to the pool a few times now. Clara is really doing good
swimming. I think this picture is hilarious.