Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Summer Playgroups and more random fun

Last week we had playgroup at my home and let the kids play in the pools.
My new favorite picture of these two crazy boys!
Super cute Natalie.
Pepper and baby Simon from next door.
Going for a ride after playgroup.
My recycling helpers.
On Saturday afternoon we went to Loyal Oak Lake with our friends Jen, Brent and Ava.
Morgan is trying to block Ava from escaping in the background.
The men surveying the food.
Jen and lovely little Ava.
Pepper loves a good hot dog.
My kids trying to make a break for the water.
Too cute.
On Sunday afternoon, Cody and I decided to take the kids over to Ft. Island park for a walk in the woods. I just love the way Pepper looked with the green green grass and dark barn.

Every girl needs her cell phone and keys for a walk in the woods.
Such a wonderful Sabbath afternoon.
Morgan's new obsession is Cody's old gameboy. Morgan is actually getting pretty good at the Zelda game but Cody is completely paranoid Morgan is going to break it. I guess we should look into something for Morgan to have of his own.
Today for playgroup we went to the Nature Realm Metro Park.
Enjoying Pepper's sweet outfit!
We LOVED the Nature Center! Awesome, awesome!

So many great hands on activities for the kids and lots of new things to explore. It is open from March till October so we will definitely be back.
They have a great place to sit and watch birds, squirrels and chipmunks. They have tons of feeders set up outside the windows and the glass is such that the animals can't see the crazy kids on the other side. So fun.
Some of the ladies and I went for a nice walk through the woods. It was a little humid but very nice.
We stopped at a pond to look at the fish and try and keep Pepper and Ava out of the water.
Sarah and Eleanor
We stopped part way through our hike at a little picnic area. Pepper looks to big sitting all by herself at the picnic table!

We have been having lots of fun with our playgroup and enjoying all the wonderful outdoor activities our area has to offer. I can't believe the summer is almost over!

4 comments:

E.F.G. said...

your children continue to be adorable and your summer looks fabulous! but you miss new york... right?

Kiasa said...

I'm so very impressed with all that you do!!! Is it easier with a car?! :0). What a fun, adventurous summer. I miss you!

Heather said...

I have only been gone a couple of days and I miss you! I am sad I missed playgroup and I am determined to be better at going. :) Hey can I get a copy of the picture of the boys?

Jill and Kevin said...

The picture of the boys is too cute. Fun place to visit. I love Pepper's curly hair.