Beautiful Saturday

It was a beautiful Saturday and it was a perfect day to go play outdoors with some friends.
Jennifer and I loaded up PD, Mattie and the Triplets for some outdoor fun. Katie stayed home to paint her basement and enjoy some quiet time. We had a blast playing on the playground and having a picnic. The kids were so good and they all played together so well. I think the best think about it was enjoying the simple things in life through their eyes. Every time they heard a train whistle everyone would stop, clap, jump for joy and yell "train!" then run to look for it. When we drove by a pasture the whole backseat cheered "cows, cows, moo, moo!" . Even the sound of hammers at a construction site near the playground got every one's attention. I guess 2 and 3 year olds really know how to take the time to stop and listen to things we normally don't even notice. I have to admit one of the sweetest thing is the sound of Bradley's voice saying "where Peyt-Peyt going?" whenever PD would get out of his site. Below are some of the pictures from today. I know it is a lot but those kids are so darn cute couldn't help myself!

PD enjoying climbing on the playground

Lunch

Playing in the sand

PD the photographer took this shot-first slide JP and Lizzie, second slide me, Mattie and Frances, third slide Bradley solo

This is a shot of everyone looking for PD-he was hiding and they some how named him "Chicken Monster" and would yell for him to come out.

Here is a shot of everyone excited about the train passing by

No Frances is not praying she is clapping with delight over the train!

Chasing down the train again

Had to take this pic of Bradley with his yogurt moustache! He seems to get one every time we are around! (see lake pics)

Here is PD and Bradley running across the field - I love this shot because of the way they are both swinging their arms as they run. Too cute! I don't think we could have planned a more perfect trip. Everyone had a blast and the weather was perfect. I know if we had not gone we would not have enjoyed this perfect weather as much and probably spent the day indoors! I just hope it is here to stay! PD had a great time practicing being a big brother. I think the only show downs we had were between him and Mattie. It was too funny(JP-guess we have some strong willed children :) )