Splish Splashin' Fun

We've been wet and wild all week long. Papa came on Monday night to help out for the week while I attended a workshop in town. The kids had an absolute blast with him. He kept them busy outside and successfully wore them out each day. It was great to have him here enjoying some Kansas sun and hot weather with them. They played in the yard, went on a walk and spent two evenings at the pool. He even taught them a new trick....how to splash in the pool. I dropped him at the train station Friday morning so he could move on to his next leg of summer travels and kid visits.

The weekend brought another family adventure. We went to DesMoines on Saturday to visit our friends the Swansons. It was great fun catching up with them and having time with their kids. They too have a set of twins who are 7 years old. I learn so much from Gina when we're together and enjoy chatting twin strategies with her. The kids played hard in the yard and at the splash park. The husbands, who are fraternity brothers, stayed up late into the night enjoying the fire pit in the driveway. Good times with good friends!

Hey this is just like an outdoor foot spa 

Lovin' the "Grub Scouts"- they even make a good drinking fountain

Backyard pool fun

Happy Hour with Papa

Enjoying the evening at the pool

They have really cool slides in DesMoines

I'm hanging on tight 

Splash park fun with Drew

Just fillin' my cup 

Why yes Drew,  I'd love a cookie

Hiking across the bridge

Just checking things out

I see you!

Wheeee!!! Merry Go Round

Lawn boy in training - Lovin' life on the Deere