Tour of parks
We have been joining our friends for a weekly tour of parks this summer. Today we had a lovely lunch outside and played at TWO parks – one on each side of the street. As always, the littles had a blast!
Tag: summer
Climbing high
At another visit to the local splash pad park, Shecklet #1 scaled the rope tower. I was amazed that the little guy was so bold! Really, it probably should surprise me that much. He’s a monkey in the backyard on the swing set too. But this thing is seriously high! And then to top it off, he makes the whole thing move by holding on and bouncing on it!
While we were at the park, we also noticed an amazing sight in the sky – the sun was peeking through the clouds with “fingers” of light streaming through. It was what I picture when I think of God reaching out from heaven. So beautiful!
Random Picnic
The boys love to have picnics. We would have one every day if it was up to them. Today, I took them to one of the nearby parks for play time and a picnic. They donned their hats & sunglasses and dined on PB&J, grapes and cheese sticks. Our lunches are pretty predictable. As long as they enjoy them, right???
Play day with friends
We met our friends, at the park this morning. The kids had a blast on the equipment, the super long slide into the woods, and the “adventure” walk we took. The boys all had swords, compliments of one friend, while the other friend and I followed them through the “forest.” Afterward we went back to our house for a pool party. The kids went from the sandbox to the pool and back again until there was a small beach in the bottom of the pool 🙂 They also relaxed on the hammock for a little while. It was a great way to spend a fun summer day.
New pool
The weather has been SO hot already this summer. Today I reached a breaking point. I loaded up the kids into the suburban and headed for Menards. The boys love going to any of the big box hardware stores. They actually know the difference too, which is hilarious to me. When we drive by one, Nolan is usually quick to point out which one we are passing. We have also taught him what Ace Hardware is as well, since it’s important for him to know Uncle Mark’s store 🙂
Anyway, I digress. We picked up a cart and headed for the garden section. The boys were given the choice between a purple or blue pool. They chose purple. We loaded it into the truck and headed right home. They were uber excited to fill it and play. Water temperature doesn’t phase them in the least. Their lips could be blue and their skin have goosebumps and they’ll continue to play. As for me, dipping my feet is enough! I have a feeling the pool is going to be an important part of our outdoor play this summer.
