Summer has been flying by. The past few weeks have been filled with pool days, Elitch Gardens, backyard fun, hiking, and lake time too... Here's a look at what the kids have been up to:
With passes to Elitch's this year, we've been able to spend a few days on rides. Porter loves the log ride and refuses anything scary, whereas Emma Rose is up for every roller coaster and thrill ride, from the Mind Eraser to Tower of Doom.
The next morning, Emma Rose and I went on a beautiful hike at Maxwell Falls and we saw all kinds of nature. Emma Rose is so much fun these days - an amazing companion to her Mama.
And of course, we've enjoyed time at the lake.
With passes to Elitch's this year, we've been able to spend a few days on rides. Porter loves the log ride and refuses anything scary, whereas Emma Rose is up for every roller coaster and thrill ride, from the Mind Eraser to Tower of Doom.
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| Emma Rose's face the first time she got off off Tower of Doom. |
It's been so hot on the days that the sun actually peeks out from the clouds that the kids (specifically Emma Rose) convinced me to get a mini pool for the back yard. That has been a host of all kinds of neighborhood fun.
We hung out in the neighborhood for the 4th, but not before Emma Rose made an awesome cookie cake for everyone to enjoy!
The next morning, Emma Rose and I went on a beautiful hike at Maxwell Falls and we saw all kinds of nature. Emma Rose is so much fun these days - an amazing companion to her Mama.
Emma Rose is all about summersaults and handstands - and sometimes prefers grass to water, even at the pool!
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| Emma Rose's dear friend, Payton |
We have more adventures packed in for the next few weeks.
I say a prayer of thanks daily - sometimes hourly - for how truly blessed I am to have time to spend with the kids in the summer.
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