Backyard fun in the sun

Here are some shots of the girls from the past few days. We have been enjoying our backyard. Ava insisted on holding Kate down the slide...so we let her (with a little help). As you can see...Ava loved every second of it. Kate had her doubts!











Freeze pops....yum...











Running start, big splash & tuckered out...












And today is an absolutely gorgeous day...we have all the windows wide open and are enjoying the 70 degree, non-humid weather. Love it!! This morning we walked to the park and took a picnic for lunch. Ava ventured on a few areas of the playground, climbing things she has never climbed before. She worked and worked until she finally mastered them by herself! I think her dad gave her the confidence to try…he was right behind her the whole time. And I wish you could have seen her big grin and proud swagger when she finally got to the top without Doug's help. Priceless! Kate had a ball climbing through the tunnels…she gave me a few heart attacks (the kid has no fear) and made me sprint and climb up slides a few times, but she had a ball. Now the girls are sleeping well and Doug and I are enjoying some “down time”! Hope you all are having as super of a day as we are!

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Kris said…
Kim- I am enjoying your website too! Thanks for sending me the link! I am so glad to hear that your Mom is recovering so well! God is good! Amen!! We should definitely get together soon! I'd love to catch up with you!! And thanks for the comment on my blog about my pictures ;-) I LOVE taking pictures of the kids and every now and then I get lucky and get a few good ones. I wish I had time to hone my skills. Maybe someday.... God bless! Talk to you soon!
August 9, 2008 at 10:49 AM
B-Mama said…
Keem, great to see all the pics and get up-to-speed! LOVE the shots from the wedding--what a beautiful family you have. Ava was such an adorable flower girl and you look gorgeous in the brown dress! Loved it all!! Hugs! :)
August 9, 2008 at 9:47 PM
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