Slices of Life

*Originally posted April 29, 2013 when the boys were 5, 7, & 9     I came outside to find Alec and Evan excited about a baby painted turtle they found.   We often find creatures all around our backyard but this was by far the cutest! Next thing I knew they were building him a home. They took the dam they had built a few days ago (and where they found the turtle) and filled it a bit more with water, added a large rock for him to sun himself, added some moss and greenery for him to hide in and hopefully eat.   They ended up adding a few small sticks that they put half in the water and half out so he could crawl out when he wanted and also use them for sunning himself.   They filled a smaller hole with water next to the larger hole so they'd have a place to put him out of harms way when working on improving his home.   They wanted me to go in the house and find books on caring for painted turtles so I did one better and brought...

We celebrated Ian's 22nd birthday this weekend and today is Alec's last final for the year so I'll be heading his way tomorrow morning to help him get all of his stuff home for the summer. I feel like this last week has gone by lightening fast... probably because I've been so busy. I had a huge to do list written out for each day of the week when Monday rolled around and I've been focused on just crossing things off. Visiting each of the links that were left at last week's party was a nice way to unwind while watching TV at night.    I can't wait to see what you all link up today!           Most Popular Posts from Last Week:   Fashion Files by Memorable Moments & Modest Missives    Some Others that Caught My Eye:   Our 2026 Disney World Vacation, Day 2- Hollywood Studios by Lindsay's Sweet World    DIY Book Bouquet by Musings & Glimpses on Faith, Flavor & Home    The Easiest Rose Bouquet C...