Wash Day

So, I stumbled upon a recipe here that is for how to make your own laundry detergent. I made it today. I have not used it yet but the smell alone might have me converted. That cheese looking substance is not cheese but is hand grated Fels Naptha bar soap. You can also use Pink Zote. I could not find Pink Zote here in Salmon so Fels Naptha it is. I've never been excited to do laundry before now. I'll let you know how it smells and washes.

And, just for the record...I think I have given up on cloth diapering. I didn't mind washing them at all, but I could not get over how bulky they are. I might find myself using them every once in a while, but probably not very often. Oh, well...now I know...I gave it a whirl. Sorry environment.

Another Visitor!

So, we got some more visitors at our humble abode in little Salmon, ID. Mandy, Nate, and Zayley kindly graced our home for a weekend. It was so fun to see you guys. Zayley had changed so much since the last time I saw her...I guess that's what kids do between 6 months and 2 years. Dallin had some fun taking pictures of the kids in the sandbox. Claire was not being photogenic that day, but Zayley sure was. Every time I look at these pictures of Zayley it brings warmth to my heart. Who knew that a tiny water pitcher could bring so much joy!

I also just loved this picture of our trusty hound dog, Cody. It is pretty sad when the dog is more photogenic than your only begotten. It's okay Claire, we still think your cute too. Mommy, hardly ever wants her picture taken either.