I am really not a fan of hot weather. Or really cold weather. Let's just say I love the Fall and the beginnings of Spring. That being said I have been a complete failure at getting the children outside this Summer. With the start of another pregnancy and all that accompanies that, I just have not felt up to it.
But when the children start to gaze out at the backyard longingly.....I have to oblige.
So last week I was pretty proud of myself that I took them to the park/playground twice. I went in the morning and the weather was not yet unbearable. They had so much fun and I will say that the fresh air did us all some good.
And this boy got out all his 4-year old energy.....because he has a lot of it.
And this week the children's Gigi is visiting which meant we were able to get out even more. Yesterday the playground and today the arboretum. But we first had to make a stop along the way today to say hi to this horse. Everett's lack of fear of animals served him well and he even touched the horse's nose.
Hampton not so much. In his words, "No like neigh neigh."
The arboretum delivered today as it always does-with beautiful weather and a place to just run. And I had to capture this classic nose-pickin' moment of Everett.
Hampton may be apprehensive toward animals, but he flocks toward people. He talked to these kids, however I'm sure they had no idea what he was saying. He makes friends wherever he goes though.
Hello brown eyes! And just ignore the food on his face.
The best I could get with Gigi and the three.
And sweet Eleanor is always along for the ride.
So happy for opportunities to get out and enjoy the outside.