So glad Rivercrest Apartments has a pool! We go almost every day. It has been fun to see how fearless Lyra is with her arm floaties. (Or as she would put it, arm "ploaties") Lisa learned to swim a couple  summers ago when we first moved here and is usually very confident in the water. They both already have that swimsuit tan line that seems to appear no matter how much sunscreen you lather on their bodies. Cute little fishies.

Lyra's sunscreen face, doesn't matter if you are nowhere near her face

Looks kinda cold, huh? That's cause they insist on going swimming even if it is only 70 degrees out. Sun is shining, pool is open...in their minds there is no question. Must swim!

Last week Donna suggested we take the kids cherry picking at Kelley Orchard near Filer. It was a beautiful day and the kids had a blast filling their own baskets. It is so nice they have a few pick-your-own-produce farms around here. Hopefully we will go back later this summer for other fresh fruits!

Donna's response to me warning everyone I would be obnoxious with my photo taking

Ryan was sweet and held our friend Hugh for me while I watched the girls pick their cherries

And, of course, Cherry Pie!

Our best pie effort to date. We went all out and put in a little grenadine, in addition to the almond extract that gives it its signature flavor. We also brushed the crust with milk before baking, which I don't usually do. Yummy, flaky goodness! Makes me miss my Grandma Marj and her perfect pies.