New Splash Park

Today we went to the new splash park in town. As I sat back and watched these two play I couldn’t help but smile. They are just starting to get to that age where they enjoy playing together. It was so sweet to see them hand in hand and laughing.

They probably went down this slide about 30 times together.

 

  

Emerson is saying, “Come on Bruder!”

 

He was such a ham today, stopping and posing anytime he saw the camera in my hand.

Thank you splash park for a fun day in the sun! I am sure we will be back many more times to soak up what little summer we have left!!!

Donaven starts Pre-K in 3weeks!

Change of plans

Our day was all planned. We were going to stay at home during the morning. After lunch Emersons ECI Speech Therapist was coming out at 1:30. I was kind of bummed about missing playgroup again, but told myself that since we had gone out yesterday for a party, we would just have to stay at home today. A few minutes later my friend Jana texted me asking if were going to playgroup. She was really sweet and wanted to let us know that she would love to see us at the park today. ... Then the thought came, why not! Your friends want you there, you want to go, it is a beautiful day, your boys would love it, you SHOULD go. So we did! 

   

And I'm so glad we did.

 

 

It was exactly what we needed. Some fresh air, friends and unscheduled time just to play and not be cooped up in the house. It may seem silly but it is a nice thing to know that someone wants to hang around you. It made my day. I am so thankful for all our friends who were at the park it was a lot of fun. I learned today that it is ok to reschedule things, to do something fun just because and also that a simple act can make a big difference.

Staycation : Day 1

A few weekends ago Brandon was able to take a couple of days off. With four straight days together we decided to have a little family staycation. Saturday morning we woke up early and headed to one of our favorite parks to ride bikes. It was a lot of fun despite the heat.







I was a little worried about Donaven keeping up with us but he was so great pedaling as fast as his little legs would go. We all decided its time to upgrade him to a bigger bike. Emerson really enjoyed it when I went fast and the wind was blowing his hair. He would start to laugh so cutely!

After a few miles we took a little break.



Brandon found a nice climbing tree.


Of-course this little man wanted to join him...



Luckily his Daddy lent him a helping hand to get to a mommy approved height.



After catching our breath we were off to check out the playground.









Aren't they just too sweet!

We decided to go the local trade days that was going on pretty close by the park.
Here are the treasures we got...



A blow up fish that jingles for the boys.



A fancy 50 cent ring for myself.
Brandon picked a matchbox jeep but we didn't get a picture.
Hot, and tired we returned home and watched movies for the rest of the evening.

It was a fantastic ending to a fantastic day!!!

Stay tuned for days 2 & 3...