Monkeying Around

We went to the park this morning and had such a great time. Well, except Eliza. We put her in the swing and at first she tried to figure out what was going on...

and then, well, she didn't like it at all.

But, she really did have a great time at the park otherwise. The kids call this the "extracise park" and love to run and round & climb for their workout. Today I was shocked when Andrew "walked up" the poles. I had no idea he could do that (it was his first time trying & it was a success!)

Andrew just walks right up on his feet while Lexie and Joseph wrap their legs around the pole and climb up. It is so fun to watch!

And sure enough, he made it all the way to the top without any problems!

After lunch we played in the backyard. The kids like to play "brellachutte" with their umbrellas of course. They don't open them all of the way and when they jump off the porch the air pushes them all the way open. Too funny!

And here is Lexie posing with some beautiful flowers.

I love summertime & having the kids around. Monday is going to be a sad day when they head back to school.