One of the rough parts about VA is that it doesn't have the Pacific Northwest Summers (comfortable cool). The wonderful thing about VA is that even thought the summers are hot and humid, there are plenty of splash pads (spray parks or spray grounds as they like to call them here) and water parks for us to cool ourselves off! Plus, my kids love this and it never gets old to them.
And of course, a little snack to follow it up with. This is the perfect activity for the kids on days when we have the car. We go play for a couple of hours and drive straight to pick up daddy from work.
It is probably no surprise to those who know me well, to see my daughter singing with some sort of random object. I would do this all the time when I was young. In fact, one of my friends would even use her index finger as a microphone. Anything will work. Hence the remote and then a switch off to the flash light. In the car she will use an old car charger. See what I mean, anything.
Over Fathers Day weekend we had fun with our cousin. Andy's brother and his family came to celebrate with us and we spend Saturday at the Zoo. Finding parking was insane (to put it lightly), but the zoo was fun. The kids had a great time. I however, was a slacker and only managed to snap a total of three photos. No lie.
In this picture Clare and I are eating dip n dots. I have come to realize that dip n dots are one of those things in life that I consider to be a waste of money. I'd so much rather have a bowl of soft serve. Surprising, I'm sure.
Fathers Day photo op with Daddy.
Andy truly is the best Dad and we are so lucky to have him in our lives.
For the first time ever I attempted pigtails in Clare's hair. They lasted abut 15 minutes. I don't think she liked them. They looked so cute from the back, but from the front she just looked like she had lost all her hair! I think I'll stick with the top pony tail for a little while longer until her red locks grow a little longer. Even if the top pony looks a little silly too.
My dad was sweet and sent the kids a little package in the mail. A truck and tractor for Noah (which he loved), sun glasses for Clare and a bunch of treats and snacks. My kids LOVE getting packages in the mail. It is one of Noah's very favorite things. It definitely made his day and satisfied his sweet tooth. Clare, she prefers the cheesy crackers, all to herself!
A little more water fun at the swimming pool for the subdivision we are staying at this summer. This kiddie pool entertained them for a while. They loved it!
And of course on the way home we saw the ice cream truck and had to get a post-swim snack. Summer is the best! Just look at Noah's ice cream?! He could only finish a small portion of it so of course I ate the cone part for him :)
Clare in her ideal spot at Costco. Random photo alert.
Andy's schedule this summer has been great. He works 9 hour days so that he can have every other Friday off. Last Friday we took the kids to a local water park. It was great for families, especially with younger kids. We had a great time!
Post water park snuggles. It's amazing how a day out in the sun can just wear you out!
Every night at bedtime we do our normal routine to get the kids ready. After teeth are brushed, lights are out and prayers are said we say out last good nights before we leave the room. Every night Clare has Andy kiss her hands. I caught this sweet moment of Clare going down for a little nap and Noah said to her, "You want me to kiss your hands?" It was so adorable.
Last, but not least, another trip to the splash park and Ben and Jerry's. We love Ben and Jerry's.
