Car Washing Fun

Another Saturday study day for Dad!!! A few weeks previously a friend mentioned washing our cars. Well, my dear Ben never seems to forget a promised activity that he deems exciting! After numerous reminders, we finally got to wash our cars! This is my friendly neighbor's house that you see. Apparently about 4 years ago, the guy who owned our house had a double lot and decided to split the lot when he sold the house. She cleared a few of the trees and built a beautiful new house! She is very friendly and the kids love to chase her down as soon as they see her car pull in, literally. I try not to mention to them each time she is doing yard work because they all LOVE to talk to her! Here are Ben, Carter and Annie scrubbing all the dirt off that van! Ben is still wearing his goggles from our morning activity. Sweet Emily. She is just such a doll. Notice the nice car seat in the background getting a thorough washing as well. *Sorry* (Behind the grass is the forest the kids love to 'explore' and chop wood for their pretend fires. I love that this keeps them busy and happy outside! They aren't supposed to go more than 5 or so feet because the dreaded POISON IVY thrives in Ohio!)

Time to wash the other van! Jensen, Carter (also in Annie's preschool class), Annie, baby Miles (who has the BEST thighs!), and our friend Angie

I was so excited when Andy came home! He had called from his cell phone, so we were talking when he pulled in. First thing he said, "Did you wash the car today?" Yippee, I thought, he noticed! I asked if he'd noticed how nice it looked. "Well that and all the soap in the driveway." Yeah - not such a productive activity, but it was fun!