Pickles and Rufus are enjoying the hot weather this week by visiting Will, her next-door neighbor. Rufus loves hanging out with Houston, Will’s dog, while Pickles and Will play in the pool. Lots of sunscreen will be needed!

The Pickering family garden produced lots of good veggies this summer. Their cucumbers are no longer producing and the tomatoes are nearing the end of their life cycle but the okra is still going strong. Mom and Pickles plan to plant swiss chard and arugula for the fall. Fresh vegetables are the best!

Later today Pickles and Mom are going to prepare a space in the dining room for Pickles to do her homeschooling. Then they are going shopping for school supplies. Mom will now work a flex schedule and soon the new school year will begin virtually.

Pickles is helping Dad and Mom move the lawn furniture to the shed in preparation for the upcoming storm. Rufus is being a good boy by staying out of the way. Everyone is prepared! Stay safe:)

Pickles and Rufus are playing outside all weekend because it looks like we have some story weather coming next week. Will, Pickle’s neighbor invited her to swim tomorrow and Sunday. Rufus will play with Will’s dog, Houston, and maybe he will take a snooze under the big oak tree in Will’s backyard while they swim:)…

It is quite hot outside today so Pickles and Rufus played outside this morning. They are having lunch now and if Rufus has his way, they will take a long nap in the afternoon!

Pickles and Rufus are playing in the rain showers today. The rain cools off the earth and cools them off as well! No need for a pool today:)

Mom is teaching Pickles to paint with watercolors and lesson one is today. Pickles is a very eager and excited student! Patience, the fairy, will remind her to be patient with the process as she learns how to work with the paints.

Pickles has 5 new books to read this summer. Sometimes she read to Rufus and he seems to enjoy it but this time, her best friend is snoozing by her side.

The holiday is over but the summer holidays continue for Pickles and Rufus. Today, Pickles is going to visit the zoo with her neighbor, Will, and his family. Social distancing is a must but that will be easy. Rufus will mostly nap until she returns and then it is playtime with his best friend!