Thursday, June 28, 2012

Hey Boo Boo!

Guess where we were?

Jellystone Park!

The girls aren't really familiar with Yogi Bear cartoons, but that sure didn't slow them down from
have tons of fun with the big picnic basket stealing bear.

Exploring the campground shortly after unpacking. 

It was a super hot day and we were thrilled
to find the pools and a bouncy water slide! 

Josie--swimming underwater.

She likes to dive down deep in the shallow end.
She 'tried' talking me into letting her swim in the deep end. 

We roasted hot dogs over the fire for dinner followed by the
all time camping fave--smores! 

Then we were off to explore all the playgrounds. 

I guess it was the camping spirit--
Josie nearly made it all the way across on the
monkey bars. 

The next day after breakfast,
we got the day started with our new Pal Yogi Bear! 

We helped him raise the flag. 

Went on a hayride. 

More photo ops. 

Hit the bouncy pillow. 

Went off-roading on pedal cars! 

I got my run in keeping up with these two! 

We spent most of the afternoon cooling off in the river.

I think the girls enjoyed this more than the pool!
The river is shallow and they could walk all over the place.

They kept chanting they were on an adventure-- exploring the jungle. 

A spin on some rides in the game room. 

Back to a different playground we discovered on the hayride.

This one has a super cool tire swing! 

Ayi Ayi Captain! 

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

A Prelude to Summer Fun

Summer is coming our way-- slowly, but it is coming!

Hanging out with friends at a local playground.

Enjoying the play equipment. . ..

and showing off new skills.

A walk around a pond--

Ice-cream lips,

Baby geese,

Posing with statues,


performing impromptu on stage.

Another weekend-- off to a Chinese fesitval and Dragon Boat Races.

Enjoying sweet treats while watching shows and boat races.

You know it is a good treat if
it makes your tongue change colors!

The opening of the spray park!

All kind of splash time fun!

Another day, the splash park with friends!

Looks like the start of another fun summer!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Fun with Cousins!

A few weeks ago, the girls and I headed off for
a fun play date with their cousins at Topiary garden.

Bucking broncos!

Josie leading the girls through a maze.

Cousin Nate was well ahead of the game
detouring wild elephant bushes.

Everyone posing with a big
Teddy-Bush!

None of us were sure what to make
of the these scarecrows.

Enjoying a little rest.

Treking through a mini
bamboo forest.

Cousin Emily pointing out the location.

Silly time--
Clara Rose stole Cousin Nate's hat.

Photo Op-- courtesy of Clara Rose.

After the garden we headed off to
a nearby farm where we could feed some goats.

Because, what could be more fun than feeding some goats?


What a pretty afternoon!

Next we were off for some more play time
at a playground.

Cousin Nate giving instructions.

Josie was a fast learner.

Clara Rose took a bit longer, but finally got it.

Cousin Emily, in the backround wasn't interested!

It was a super fun day for all the kiddos as well as the moms!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Something about Daisies . . .

The daisy patch is back this year!

I love Daisies!

Something about Daisies--

makes me smile.

The girls love them as well-- and them in the middle of Daisies-- well,

BEAUTIFUL!

Josie the morning of her Pre-K Graduation.