Beat the heat

Things have been busy in the Johnson household. We're enjoying the summer though and have been pleasantly surprised that it is slightly "cooler" than last year. In fact, it is hotter where my parents are at in Arkansas than here in Arizona. Who's laughing now!?!

Noah has gone through a whirlwind of changes within this past month from learning to crawl, stand, climb over things and even walk while holding onto us to getting numerous new teeth breaking through. Poor guy. I guess better all at once than to drag it out. I'm loving how Noah can crawl right up to me though and he'll even climb up us to give a big hug. So sweet. When Lucas comes home from work Noah spots him and gets a huge grin, then starts his long and eager crawl through the kitchen to greet his daddy. And I had to show this photo of Noah in his 4th of July onesie since I bought it to take with us to Minnesota and forgot it at home in the dryer! He's now getting to wear it for the 14th of July, the 20th of July and so on.

As for the adults in this family...not too many newsworthy things to share. I've discovered, or been sent, some coupon sites that have caught my eye so while I'm not the clipping kind normally (since they sit there never to be used once clipped) I might take a go at it again using some tips I've gained. I love the idea of saving money where we can and the whole "game" of it. We'll see how successful it is. And then of course just crafting and finding new ideas to utilize the little free time I have. Sometimes I daydream about how I'd go back to school to study fabric and textiles and such. Sigh.

Lucas, on the other hand, has been daydreaming about going hiking. He went this weekend for a short hike with a friend but the heat definitely makes it harder and cuts your day shorter.