Twice the Fun Plus One

Getting out with all 3 kids is a work in progress to say the least, but we can't just stay cooped up in the house all the time. So when Lindsay asked to meet up at the Botanic Gardens I figured some fresh air would do us some good. It definitely makes things easier having another pair of hands to help corral the girls when I am occupied with Ben, and Lindsay doesn't hesitate to help a friend out! The wind nearly blew us away, but the sun was shining and the girls had a great time! Nothing like a good friend, or two! Ellie, Mia, Gracelyn Stop and smell the roses! Gracelyn Ellie Curious little fingers playing in the dirt.  I thought it was just boys who did this! So much space to run and play. Sitting on a rock, watching the turtles in the pond. Gracelyn, Mia, Ellie We are looking forward to taking Dave along next time!

We were supposed to got a football game on Saturday.  We were all packed up half way there when Dave remembered our tickets were in his truck at home.  We were already running late so we decided to skip the game.  Instead, we went to the park.  This was Ellie and Gracelyn's first time at the park.  They loved it and have been asking to go back soon! ;)  It was a beautiful day.  The temperature was very nice, just a little breezy. Dave with his girls Ellie on left, Gracelyn on right Having fun swinging. Gracelyn on left, Ellie on right Me and my sweet girls!! Ellie looking at the sky! Gracelyn happy as can be! Gracelyn and I had just slid down the slide.  She wasn't too sure about it. Dave took Ellie on the big twisty slide.  Looks like he had more fun than she did!! This is probably my favorite picture from the afternoon.  It completely captures Gracelyn's inquisitive personality! Sweet Ellie talking away! We were a ...