Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Triangle
We are blessed here in Austin, to have many different water features around town to go play in during hot weather. Here are the kids playing on Thursday, when we met some friends at this local park, called the Triangle. It's not even a park, really, just a great grassy area with fountains, situated right smack dab in the middle of some lofts and eating places. Makes for some cool, cheap, fun in the middle of Austin.
Here are the three biggest fountains going off in their "triangle" formation. I am sure it was meant to be all artistic, with the cool patterns and stuff they make, but the kids just like splashing!
Claire waiting patiently for mommy to get the other two settled before letting her venture out.
I am not sure why children think they need to drink water off the ground, but Claire joins in whenever she can. She loved splashing in the water that builds up at the center of the sprays.
I love this picture, 'cause of the expression on Claire's face! She is so excited that the fountains are back on. Just click on the picture to blow it up on your screen, it's precious!
Here are the three biggest fountains going off in their "triangle" formation. I am sure it was meant to be all artistic, with the cool patterns and stuff they make, but the kids just like splashing!
Claire waiting patiently for mommy to get the other two settled before letting her venture out.
I am not sure why children think they need to drink water off the ground, but Claire joins in whenever she can. She loved splashing in the water that builds up at the center of the sprays.
I love this picture, 'cause of the expression on Claire's face! She is so excited that the fountains are back on. Just click on the picture to blow it up on your screen, it's precious!
They really do love eachother
This is Bella playing with her online Webkins. Bubba wanted to watch, and ended up sitting right behind her on the chair, where they were both quiet and happy for more than twenty minutes!
This is the two of them watching a movie last Friday night, Bella didn't complain at all when Bubba lay on her, and they stayed like that for quite a while.
This is just the other morning when they were watching cartoons together, Bella even invited him to come sit with her, so they "could keep eachother warm". She's so funny.
As they get older, they are really playing so well together, and being such sweet siblings to eachother. I hardly ever hear them yelling at eachother anymore, and only arguing in the car now. =P
This is the two of them watching a movie last Friday night, Bella didn't complain at all when Bubba lay on her, and they stayed like that for quite a while.
This is just the other morning when they were watching cartoons together, Bella even invited him to come sit with her, so they "could keep eachother warm". She's so funny.
As they get older, they are really playing so well together, and being such sweet siblings to eachother. I hardly ever hear them yelling at eachother anymore, and only arguing in the car now. =P
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Zoo!
So, first off, the Waco zoo does not allow outside food and drink. Have to let you know, so you don't go up there fully stocked for a day with five kids, like I did, and then have to leave the cooler in the car. We took all the non-cold stuff with us anyways. Had to. I have toddlers, I can't feed them on the offerings of nachos and hotdogs that were sold from the concession stands.
Aside from that, it was a lovely zoo. Not so big you can't see it all in a couple hours, but large enough that the kids felt it was a great adventure.
Bubba in the wagon, full of anticipation.
This was the best group shot we could get. My three, E, and our friend Lena. :)
Bubba with his map, he loved that thing.
Checking out the bald eagles.
Running off to the next exhibit
The cuteness, as I have said before, I think with her being stuck in a stroller and four kids running past her throughout the zoo, she really got the motivation to walk, 'cause she hasn't returned to crawling since.
An overheated Bubba, sliding down on a huge playscape
The smart one, Lena, ignored mom's warnings and jumped right into the little fountain feature. She got a short cool respite.
Three curious adventurers.
I don't see it. Where's the aligator?
Oh! There it is! Those suckers where huge!
A cool little viewing area the kids could climb in.
Had to get up close with the fish.
Baby bison!
The kids loved the teepees.
Claire was so excited to get to walk around.
I love giraffes.
Passed out!
Rhinos only eat grass ... how do they get so big on an all grass diet!?
Elephant
Rawrr! Scary Tiger!
Zzzzzzzz ... sleepy tiger.
Tired crew, headed home. Yup, the baby's naked, got her clothes all ucky, just stuck her in a dry diaper and put her in the car.
Yup, that's sonic, it was happy hour and we had a long drive home!
Aside from that, it was a lovely zoo. Not so big you can't see it all in a couple hours, but large enough that the kids felt it was a great adventure.
Bubba in the wagon, full of anticipation.
This was the best group shot we could get. My three, E, and our friend Lena. :)
Bubba with his map, he loved that thing.
Checking out the bald eagles.
Running off to the next exhibit
The cuteness, as I have said before, I think with her being stuck in a stroller and four kids running past her throughout the zoo, she really got the motivation to walk, 'cause she hasn't returned to crawling since.
An overheated Bubba, sliding down on a huge playscape
The smart one, Lena, ignored mom's warnings and jumped right into the little fountain feature. She got a short cool respite.
Three curious adventurers.
I don't see it. Where's the aligator?
Oh! There it is! Those suckers where huge!
A cool little viewing area the kids could climb in.
Had to get up close with the fish.
Baby bison!
The kids loved the teepees.
Claire was so excited to get to walk around.
I love giraffes.
Passed out!
Rhinos only eat grass ... how do they get so big on an all grass diet!?
Elephant
Rawrr! Scary Tiger!
Zzzzzzzz ... sleepy tiger.
Tired crew, headed home. Yup, the baby's naked, got her clothes all ucky, just stuck her in a dry diaper and put her in the car.
Yup, that's sonic, it was happy hour and we had a long drive home!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Kraisy Praisy
Was a great idea, I think we will definitely be there for all of them, this summer.
First there was songs in the Crosswalk Studio, followed by craft time and storytime. All the kids loved it, here is Bella showing off her creations.
The best part for Bubba was probably the gym. He enjoyed the other parts too, but loves to be active, so the little obstacle course was great fun for him. :)
Claire was unsure at first, but then started getting around and loved the balls that were rolling/bouncing/being tossed around.
My Bubba fish!
First there was songs in the Crosswalk Studio, followed by craft time and storytime. All the kids loved it, here is Bella showing off her creations.
The best part for Bubba was probably the gym. He enjoyed the other parts too, but loves to be active, so the little obstacle course was great fun for him. :)
Claire was unsure at first, but then started getting around and loved the balls that were rolling/bouncing/being tossed around.
My Bubba fish!
Big Fish
So Big Girl has been taking swim lessons since the first week in May, and she loves it!
We typically just take her, as this is a good opportunity for us to have one on one time with her.
BTW: Just another example of how much she loves to read, she is always carrying a book with her wherever we go.
Here is our swim place, Nitro rocks!
And Big Girl, just one of two students for the one instructor, I love that ratio, don't you!
Waiting until the end of the school year really worked for her, as we started off KG being overly tired all the time since we were adjusting to a new schedule. Many Saturdays were spent sleeping in. After the holiday break, though we started discussing what activities she wanted to do, and were not the least bit surprised that swimming was the top choice. She has danced and done gymnastics, but her big cousing E is in swim league, so it was her favorite too!
We typically just take her, as this is a good opportunity for us to have one on one time with her.
BTW: Just another example of how much she loves to read, she is always carrying a book with her wherever we go.
Here is our swim place, Nitro rocks!
And Big Girl, just one of two students for the one instructor, I love that ratio, don't you!
Waiting until the end of the school year really worked for her, as we started off KG being overly tired all the time since we were adjusting to a new schedule. Many Saturdays were spent sleeping in. After the holiday break, though we started discussing what activities she wanted to do, and were not the least bit surprised that swimming was the top choice. She has danced and done gymnastics, but her big cousing E is in swim league, so it was her favorite too!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Butler Park in Six Photos
Hmmm ... what's with the holes in the ground?
Hey! It's shooting water!
Wow! It's taller than the girl!
Ah! This is the life.
I think I like this too ...
Time to go home!
Hey! It's shooting water!
Wow! It's taller than the girl!
Ah! This is the life.
I think I like this too ...
Time to go home!
Shadows
Just so noone's shocked when they see him, our Little Guy got his summer cut a couple days ago. He loves it! He keeps rubbing his head and saying things like, "I got daddy's hair" or "I love shabing my head"
While Big Girl was learning how to ride her bike, we went for a walk. LG of course had to show me every cool leaf he found.
Then, we found his shadow, and that took his attention the rest of the time. He called it his "big boy shadow"
We of course, had to chase our shadows back home.
While Big Girl was learning how to ride her bike, we went for a walk. LG of course had to show me every cool leaf he found.
Then, we found his shadow, and that took his attention the rest of the time. He called it his "big boy shadow"
We of course, had to chase our shadows back home.
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