Time Outside

We were lucky enough to enjoy a few days of cooler weather here lately, and we have taken full advantage! It's so nice to spend time outside and not have to wrangle kids into swim diapers and/or swim suits, smear sunscreen all over them, and pack an embarrassingly huge bag o'crap to accompany us to the splash park or pool. And this definitely has us all looking forward to fall! 

Carter's been cruising in Lightning McQueen a lot, and Ella has been a little jealous....

....so Carter took her for a spin :)

Pretty girl hanging out in the backyard.

Looking for trouble....

HA!

And just last week, she got her first major boo boo --- Poor baby girl slipped and fell (while climbing one of these chairs one evening) and skinned her chin on the concrete! OUCH! Even Carter has yet to have a skinned chin, so Congrats Ella, on beating your brother to the punch on that one! :)

Too serious....

There are some grins, maybe?

... aaaaaaaand, he's done letting me take pictures of him, so I will resume with the photos of the one that will allow it (for now). Sigh. 

Carter can always make her laugh! 

As much as we have enjoyed playing out back, we have also really enjoyed being so close to one of our favorite parks. This is the kids ride to the park each morning. Easy life. 

We had Carter's 3rd birthday party at this park back in April. When we walked to the park for the first time a few weeks ago, Carter said to me as he saw it in the distance, "Ohhhh, is this my birthday park, Mommy?! Oh, wow! I LOOOOOOOVE this park!" I'm so glad he remembers it as his "birthday park," and so very grateful he will be able to make so many childhood memories here. 

Swingin'

Wouldn't be complete without a picnic lunch....

...and some friends to climb rocks with! 

Lovin' this fall preview..... can't wait for the real deal!

We had our friends The Chiles over this weekend, and Carter and Olivia had lots of fun playing together!

 Carter took her for a spin in his hot rod. Seriously, how cute is this??

 Looks like they're headed out for their first date.

And Carter was nice enough to hand over his keys to Olivia. She had lots of fun driving, too.

And I can't leave out the babies....
Ella and Dylan, future BFFs!
Ella wanted to give Dylan kisses, and possibly eat her bow :)

 4 months apart in age, and almost the same size! Ella, you're going to get passed up!!