Sister Painting and Other Fun In the Sun

DJ told me today, "Did you know that people who spend time in the sun each day are more likely to get a better nights sleep?"

I am pretty sure he heard that little fact on the radio. I know he didn't read it somewhere, unless it was in the KSL news highlights. Cool though, I totally believe that. No wonder he sleeps like a log!

Me and the girls soaked in a lot of sun today, I look forward to tonight's sleep. Particularly because I forwent my nap to make a skirt for myself today. It is very stretchy! Just how I like it. We met Grandma Norr and cousin "Ty Man" at Merlin Olsen Park on center street in Logan this afternoon for wading and swinging and a real outdoor blanket picnic. The shade was divine, the stream was cold and clear and Roo got her fill of underdogs. (It takes a lot to fill her fancy for swinging!)

Later, the girls made this mess in the backyard. I was mowing the front lawn about 5:30-ish when Talia decided to cook up some good old fashioned mud exfoliate. The girls put it all over their bodies. Even the face! The photos were taken before they got so bold as to put it everywhere. They started off slowly while I snapped pics, as if to ask, "Are we going to get in trouble for this Mom?"

Their laughter was so wonderful and genuine. I realized that I rarely let them get really dirty. So, why not? Go for it chickies. They had a ball. The tub water was a little murky tonight.