Our last week of Summer Break

We are sending the summer out with a bang.  This week, the boys and I have been keeping busy with play dates, park visits, and trips to fun venues around town.  Buckle up....here's a quick recap.

On Monday, we met the Ecks at the zoo.  Mitch jokingly said, "I don't know if I'd take Auggie to the zoo.  He might jump into the rhino pit or something."  (Backstory:  Auggie is an adorably active 20 month old with a danger seeking personality....we'll leave it at that!!)  Cal loves hanging with the Eck girls, Ella and Carrie. 

 

 

Just a bunch of monkeys.

 

They were so sweet and held hands frequently throughout the morning!

 

 

 

The next day, we met some friends at the park.  While we were walking to the playground, the firefighters waved us over and let Cal get into the truck!  They were so nice and let him explore.

 

Lorelai and Wyatt got there just in time and played in the truck, too. 

 

 

 

 

We eventually made it over to the park and Andrea Rau and her kids met us there.  Lucas and Cal were born 15 days apart!

 

 

Adley is PRECIOUS.  Look at that hair!!!  It's enviable....

 

We met Kieu and Ty at Botanica this morning!  They had a blast exploring the gardens and playing for 3 solid hours.

 

The butterfly pavilion was amazing. 

 

 

Most of the butterflies are so tame, that you just have to hold your hand out and they'll walk right onto your fingers. 

 

 

 

Davis was so interested in this beauty, but I could tell by his grabbing that he'd crush it if I let him get too close.  Just look and don't touch, little fella!

 

 

 

The boys were cracking me up.  They wanted to read the map and lead the way.

 

 

Davis loved the music.  He wanted to play with the big boys so badly.  I got him out and let him "walk" around while the bigs explored the playground and water area.

 

 

 

This summer has been the best.  I have loved spending my days with my boys.  It's fun to watch each take on a role in our family.  Cal has become a wonderful big brother.  He dotes on his brother and lets Davis playfully grab and gum him.  They look at each other and just start laughing at nothing.  Davis is such a sweet natured little guy.  He looks for Cal when he's not home.  When he wakes up from a nap, he usually walks into Cal's room to find him...and when he doesn't, then he takes the opportunity to play with his big brother's toys. 

 

Summer, you've been good to us.  See you in a year.