Monkeying Around

Charlie has been trying to make it across the monkey bars all school year and he finally succeeded!

Future Photographer

Summer vacation was off to a slow start today. It rained almost all morning and we had to wait for a plumber to come by the house. We spent the morning inside watching movies, playing with play-doh, and having an indoor picnic. Once the plumber arrived I ran downstairs to meet him and explain our issues and about 5 minutes later Charlie came down to show me all of the pictures he took with my camera. Initially I was worried since we was using my good camera, but when I looked at the pictures I couldn't help but laugh. He basically followed his sister around and actually took a few good shots. Looks like it's time for him to get his own camera! 

Exploring the Bloomingdale Trail

We went to explore the new Bloomingdale Trail this week. I wasn't a fan, especially after we saw a bike rider run into a stroller, but the kids had fun. 

First Day of Summer!

After a very rainy start to our day, we decide to take the chance of getting rained on and head to the zoo. We went 30 minutes before it closed (the buildings close, but the grounds stay open a little later) and checked out a few houses before they locked them up. Then we walked around and checked out all of the animals that were still outside. We ended up spending almost 2 hours walking around and there was no one there. It was the perfect way to end the day. 

(Charlie on the monkey's back) 

(Evy loved the baby) 

(The best shot I could get of both of them!) 

(Happy boy on the first day of break!)

Vroom, Vroom

The kids love "driving" in Nana's corvette. Evy spent about 30 minutes in the car and did not want to get out when it was time to go. She kept repeating, "more vroom".