Hike up Elephant Rock
What do you do on a cool, cloudy 4th of July? Take advantage of the clouds and head up to the mountains for a hike! Spontaneity is the spice of life! It didn't matter that we did this same hike a year ago. For young kids, it feels like the first time again! So much to see and learn, and so fun to just be together!
We consider it "ours" since it's right here in our neighborhood. Just think, people will be coming from neighboring cities to enjoy "our" park! Foxboro feels more complete! What a refreshing activity on these hot summer days!
We joined Josh and Elena's family for the Sugar House Park fireworks. We played in the backyard and then walked a few blocks to see the fireworks. It was a fun, relaxing evening.
We couldn't pass up the deal, so we ended up with season passes. The girls love the lazy river the most! Paul likes the steep slides. I like the wave pool and the mild slides. Claire likes it all, as long as she isn't in a life-saving device...which makes it a little tricky and sometimes dangerous! Her new discovery is that she can reach to stand in the kiddie pool.
Handcart Days
We got our free swim at the rec. center, but missed all the carnival rides! Instead of thrills, the girls got educated by the local symphony concert and a tour of a real Teepee by this genuine Indian--he was very inspiring. And luckily, we were just in time before the snow cone booth shut down.
We love watching this parade each year. We met up with our good friends, the Males, for the parade, dinner, and fireworks viewed from their front yard.
Wheeler Farm
We went on our annual visit to Wheeler Farm with our ward park playdate. Hannah was visiting with us for two weeks, so she came along too! It's always fun to see farm animals, but for some reason, whenever we go there, my kids end up taking off their shoes and wanted me to carry them! Princess shoes and dirt roads just don't mesh! After our picnic, the kids played and played by the little stream while the moms got a chance to chat. That was relaxing, and made it worth all the work in getting there!
Park Classes
For the record, the girls attended a few summer classes at Mill's park. I especially liked the mommy & me singing class with Claire. We usually headed straight from there to the Chiropractor...which is the other place we frequented a lot this summer. Sorry, no pictures of the Chiro office!
Girl's Camp
I got to accompany Paul on his visit to Girl's Camp. It was great to be there for the last night and see the cute girls and leaders having SO much fun! It was a memorable night...playing out on the field, a walk to the beach, a delicious meal, a skit, inspiring words, testimonies, tears, hugs, pics, and lots of laughs! Thanks, Ladies!
1 comment:
Sounds like you've stayed busy. I especially loved your post about the Harry Potter Reunion...way too fun!
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