We had a busy and fun week. My friend’s little boy was here Monday through Wednesday and he had his first exposure to painting! He absolutely loved it and painted about 4 paintings. I use Crayola non-toxic finger paints but the boys enjoyed using the sponge brushes more than using fingers. It looks kind of like water color when dry.

I cut up a kitchen sponge in triangles and circles for them to dip & paint with-

A table full of masterpieces!

The artists relaxing with some pretzels…
with new shirts on- luckily the paint washes right out of clothing!

Jude catching up on his reading-

We also went to a farm about 10 minutes from our house with a good friend and her kiddos- so much fun! We picked corn and strawberries and Jude loved holding the bucket, thanking me for each strawberry as they went into the bucket as if he was getting treat after treat! We have been feasting on fresh berries, strawberry shortcake, and I froze most of the corn and the remaining berries for winter. All of the crops at the farm are chemical free and great prices. Tomorrow I’ll make corn and potato chowder with some of the fresh corn. When the tomatoes are ripe I’ll go back to pick a bunch for making home made sauces to freeze for winter. Recipes and pics to come!