Babies, Beaches, and Backhoes

We'Re ExPeCtInG!!....baby turtles that is. This mama turtle laid some eggs in our back yard last week. According to some Internet research, the little guys or gals should arrive by the end of September. These common snapper turtles can lay 10-96 eggs. I have no idea how many there actually are, but it was fascinating. She was a pretty good size turtle, the shell was at least a foot from head to tail.



We have visited some of the great lakes beaches too. Some with much colder water than others. The temperature was actually 90 degrees today, so it was great for swimming. Quite a change since we still had freezing nights at the beginning of the month. If..and that's a BIG IF...I ever take the kids back to a beach I will have to remember to wear my swimsuit, and not just bring it. Sometime I wish my children were a little more timid. They are all fearless when it comes to the water. I was very grateful Donna was there to help. (Thank-you). The plan was to have a picnic at the beach, however I think the gulls ate more of the sandwiches than the kids. That happens when they are left unattended.

We had some great fun watching some heavy equipment put in a new septic system behind our barn today. They were even kind enough to put a scoop of sand into the tractor tire sandbox that a neighbor donated to the kids last week. There are good time ahead for sure!

P.S. Thank-you Donna for all the wonderful pictures!