Over the River, and Through the Woods

Our visit to Lake Charles was a dream come true for the boys.
I have so many wonderful memories playing in the yard when I was growing up.
It really was wonderful to have them enjoy it just as much.

We explored the pond.
Looked for frogs and turtles.

"The sky is falling, ..."
Cooper was really interested in the trees,
and was staring up at them while he was running.

Screaming back and forth across the pond to each other.

Not sure what Cooper's facial expression is all about - but he was shouting something very important to Jackson.

Wish they all could spend more time here.
I just can't handle the drive by myself - once Charlie is a little older it will be fine. Cooper and Jackson did great on the trip. Charlie, well, he did okay.

Colin explored with them.
They flew a kite - they LOVED it.

He tried to convince Jackson it was fun to climb the big oak tree.
J's face shows how he felt about it.

I think freedom to run is really good for these boys.

Colin caught a lizard, and they were all eager to look and to touch it.
Not so interested in holding it.


Later that day we went to play at a park, and then went to the boardwalk to have lunch.
Didn't account for all the picnic tables to be spoken for, so we just popped a squat on the walkway. There were lots of bugs. Lots.
I tried to get a grib on myself, but I am afraid that the "city" life has spoiled me a little.

The weather was great. I mean, extremely humid -
but at least it wasn't too hot to enjoy being outside.

Colin took the boys fishing, I'll post again soon with those ...