After insanely cold temperatures the last few days, today's low 70's was most welcome again! Christopher and I decided we should take the kids out to explore our new park (as described at the end of this post). We don't have to cross any major roads to get to the park and our favorite part (trails, playground, splash park, family area that is located at the back entrance of the park) is located blocks from our house.
Gavin here exploring a part of the trail (walking, biking, hiking, running) that hasn't had the concrete poured yet nor landscaping.
Caden following the "dinosaur" tracks along the path.
All little boys love dirt! Gavin and Caden would find the biggest dirt clumps and see who could throw them the farthest or break into the most pieces.
Reese got in on a little dirt action too.
Caden was in seventh-heaven with this just-his-size dirt pile.
The kids would pretend that all the re-bar, boards and stakes found on the trail were actually booby-traps.
Gavin and Reese on the paved portion of the trail after throwing rocks into the creek from the one of several little bridges along the path.
Can't have a picture of Caden with him making his signature smile for us!
Soon we realized that it was much too warm for coats and guess who got to be the coat rack?
And Reese got sassy! Where in the world did she come up with this pose?!!?
We finally met up with the playground area and were pleasantly surprised that this portion of the park was completed (minus the swings)! Caden likes to "superman" down a slide.
Gavin and Reese on a teeter toter that you stand on. In the background a picnic pavilion is being finished and the swing set without swings.
Quite the intimidating (for Gavin) rock wall.
Caden however, was not intimidated. He's our high adventure boy.
Christopher got this great shot of Gavin on one of the playhouses.
Gavin made going across the monkey bars look like child's play (HA!).
Christopher helping Reese across the monkey bars. She's just like her mama, no upper arm strength!
Then Gavin, being the sweet big brother grabbed Reese's legs and helped her across the monkey bars.
Caden thought he was too cool for help. He lasted one bar and then called in for reinforcements.
Much more enjoyable with mom holding your legs.
Cool shot of Gavin in one of the playhouses.
Caden so cute and having the time of his life. I don't think he slowed down for a second he whole hour we played on the toys. We couldn't get him to leave voluntarily. We just promised more rock throwing into the creek on our walk home.
The kids liked sitting in these seats that use your body to spin yourself sick!
Reese over on the play area for 2-5 years old with Caden and Gavin at the area for 5-12 years old.
Caden loved that seat (the faster the better) despite coming off it and falling to the ground dizzy.
Christopher wanted to try and get a picture of himself reflected in my sunglasses. Didn't work so well. He also took some better pictures of the actual playhouses and area, but b.c he chose to take shots that had my rear end as a center piece, they will not be posted. You'll just have to venture out this way and take a look for yourself (the park, not my rear end!!). We're going back to explore more of the trails on Monday.
I will leave you with Reese's rear end...
