Good old outdoor fun

I know I won't really appreciate the joy of spring break until my kids are in school, but we're living it up here.  I can't remember the last time we've had so many beautiful days in a row.  Monday I took the kids to the Botanic Garden and I wish we could have stayed longer.  These photos were taken just before Rachel kicked my flip-flopped foot and broke my toenail in half:



After Rachel's nap playing in her bed and opening all of her blinds time, we went to a little park at the lake.  The kids weren't that interested in the playground, but we sat on the fishing pier for about an hour watching the boats and fishermen.  After this experience Ethan has added a canoe to his growing wish list.



We had a picnic on the porch that night when Clay got home.  Rachel is pantless because she was helping crack the eggs and splatted one right in her lap.  And just so that I always remember, this photo was taken just before a call to poison control because Clay and I were practicing our communication skills and both gave Ethan his allergy medicine after he had just had some Benadryl.  Good times.


Yesterday afternoon Nicole and I took our kids to a new park and packed a picnic dinner so Clay and Brent could meet us there when they left work.  When I got home I realized that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is no longer acceptable to me for dinner, but we did have a great time letting the kids run around and ride their bikes.




And then today the kids and I met some friends from church at another park for a picnic lunch.  The photo of Rachel and Lane was taken just before she wet her pants on the slide.  Ever wonder what all is on a public park slide?  Well, now you know.  Gross.



Not sure what tomorrow holds in store, but I have a feeling it will include being at a park - apparently my spring break creativity ends there!