Crafts and parks

Avy made herself a wand!

Ellie admired so much she made her own.

Got the kids rocking chairs (they're hose-off-able!)

Perfect! Dinner on a box, while Momma mows the lawn.

Rolling down the hills!

Is it almost summer?!

First sprinkler of the year!

Mmm, warmth and sunshine. It's about time.

When did my babies grow up?

Such sweet, grown up faces

Snuggly family

Daddy was chillaxing under a tree; he attracted children!

They're all smiling!

They're still smiling!

Lookin' smooth there dude

They love to read to each other

Cutes

Sunshine!

At the park with friends!

Crossing the street with full dramatics

We look like a preschool class.

Enjoying the sunshine and warmth

Waterbead sensory play!

Full day

First we went to KidsQuest - making giant bubbles!

Outdoor block building

We then went to the Bellevue downtown park for a few hours, then walked to a nearby bakery for cookies.

The kids did fabulously - this was the kind of bakery that handed out glass cups for water with your treat. The kids cleared their cups, washed their tables, and people watched as they waited for everyone to be finished. Taking them out in public is becoming so much fun.

Last, we got home just in time to watch SpaceX's TESS launch! The kids love these, they ask all the time when the next is.

Hiking

First, nice-camera shots of the kids painting their toys post-construction

Going on a hike! Storm drains are fascinating

Ellie's helping Lily face the camera ;)

Pretty flowers

I think this is my favorite pic of Ellie ever.

Avy was going full on tree-hugging for a while there.

The littles know how to pose for the camera now.

Oh Theo, you so cute.

SqueeLily!

They all look so happy! (Almost, Theo...)

Ah yes, that's more normal.