Downtown splash pad

We tagged along with Rachael and Sara to the down town splash pad. It was really cute and fun.  Hot. But fun. We enjoyed a picnic under the bridge as well.

 

Adaline and Reagan

Took a bit for Beau to warm up to it but he did like it. 

Landrum

It's summer time. Which means play dates! Our favorite play dates with cousins! The perks, we all get out of the house, cousins have great bonding times, Rachael and I get sister/adult time, and we wear the kids out for great afternoon naps!
Our first one, we met in Landrum for a park date. It was muddy and nasty from a rain the day before but the kids still had great fun! (Henry may or may not have lost a tennis shoe in a muddy mulched playground)

 Luke is so fast. I don't know a five year old that can run faster than him! Showing off his skills here.

 True to his shirt. He is one awesome Henry.

 Sweet, spunky A. Full of personality.

 Too cool to smile for momma.

 Adaline is really into Luke right now. I remember loving my older cousins too. She begged him long enough that he finally gave into holding her hand. It took a while but I think he secretly liked it.

 Theres my sweet Luke smile. Caught him.

 The youngest cousins (right now). Big boys chewing away on their hands. These two are going to be a mess together, only 19 days apart...

Strawberry picking

We went to Beechwood Farms for our first strawberry picking. We did great. The kids enjoyed picking (and eating). Hoping we go back next year. It was a good meeting point for the Angels and us. This year was a little chilly. 

Monkey Joes

It's been a long time since we did Monkey Joes. So while the big boys and I were alone after their Mother's Day program, we went. We had the place to ourselves practically. They very much enjoyed it. Even talked another child's grandfather into paying for a water play game (actually he offered). 

Monkey Joe and DJ even came out. Henry kept his distance after a quick high five...

And Luke kept an even further distance...