Summer Adventures Begin!

Savannah started her first job the first week of July so she didn't join us on our fun trip to Hammerman. We did bring an extra kid, Parker, one of Noah's best buds. It was an absolutely beautiful day and, although it's not our favorite "beach", it's still nice to be surrounded by sand and water. Xander got right to doing what he loves - building sandcastles...

Parker and Noah posed for a quick picture

and then hit the water!

It was a pretty hot day so Xander eventually made his way in there as well.

A little football...

and then more time in the sand. Literally.

Noah's turn.

It was such a relaxing day hanging with my boys and friends.

Savannah had Fridays off so she was able to join us on our next adventure - Kilgore Falls! Parker had so much fun with us the previous day that he joined us once again.

Oh, Noah...

Walking the trail...

to the beautiful falls.

The boys quickly climbed the rock to make their jump

but Parker found a different way to get down. As he slid down the rock, I got so nervous but he ended up being just fine.

Savannah and Noah are pros!

It's amazing to me that the arctic cold water doesn't seem to bother them one bit; they just kept at it, jump after jump. I dipped a toe in and that was as far as I got.

Noah's face is the best!

Time to brave the waterfall!

It always takes Xander a little bit more time to get into the water. Can't say I blame him.

For most of the morning it was just us and one other family. It was so fun to be there without the crowds!

Buddies facing the waterfall together.

Slowly but surely Xander made his way in.

With a little "encouragement" from Noah...

he finally made it all the way in!

I absolutely LOVE summer and being with my kids!