getting soaked

 We started our summer chore charts this week.  They have been going pretty well, although as always, there is some degree of complaining and stubborness from someone.  I set it up so that the chores change daily and once we reach our goal of earning 100 stickers combined, we will pick a fun family activity to do out of a jar.  So far, they really are doing well and Heidi especially has been pretty amazing about doing her jobs early in the morning.

 After the hard week we have had with

 Caimbree I decided we needed a little fun.  I told the girls that as soon as chores were done, we would get out the water squirters.  They were all over that idea and worked like mad!

 Oh boy did they have a blast and it was the first time I have really seen a true and lasting smile on Caimbree in a few days.  She could have played out there forever!   They all looked so cute in their new summer suits!  We will definitely be getting the soakers out more often!