the dirt pile was a big hit with the boys |
water break! there was frequent of sippy cups going on. |
the tractor was another big hit with the boys. Caroline barely even looked at it. |
Nolan tried his hand at driving the tractor |
Liam and Charlie supervise the tractor operations. |
what a bunch of cuties! |
She loves slides in any form, so Charlie's hill slide was a big hit in her book. Love this wonderful little outdoor playscape!!
In true toddler style, the only way we could get all of them to sit still for a decent photo was to bribe them with snacks.
everyone smile and say 'crackers!' |
The rest of the weekend was spent lounging around with family, just hanging out. We went swimming in Mama's pool a few times and played at the neighborhood playground. Aunty Em and Mama came over to visit quite a bit, and Caroline especially enjoyed when Emmy brought Kline along!
trying to commandeer Aunty Em's phone |
Showing off her boots to Mama! |
going for a stroll with Emmy and Kline |
Not sure what happened here but it must've been funny! |
playing at Susu's house |
the electronics queen, zipping through Susu's ipad |
sporting her Louisiana style |
"higher, higher!" |
On Tuesday we loaded up and headed back home, this time without a stop at McDonald's playplace. So instead I took her to the giant indoor playground as soon as we got back in Houston so she could run around and burn off some energy. This time, she finally mustered up the courage to attempt tackling the giant alligator slide. She had been eyeing it all summer long, wanting to try it but definitely feeling intimidated. Finally today she asked 'up? up?' so I lifted her up and let her begin the steep climb up the ladder.
She would only proceed all the way up if she knew I was coming with her, so we both climbed to the top. This was no small climb for an 18-month-old! And then we slid down together, and repeated the process over and over and over. She loved it!
Next week will be the beginning of our big transition...she starts school on Tuesday! I'll put up another post with all the details of our new school orientation and 'meet the teacher' day!