Five Rivers

We went to Five Rivers on Saturday. It is great for the girls; they have little trouble, at least on this trail, walking it themselves. Can you believe the trail - grassy or wood-chipped the entire way? Lucy started in the back carrier, but once she was set free, she was off and running . . . (we did have to use sunscreen, and Lucy especially liked chewing on it!)
And here is where we discovered a difference between Anna Kate and Lucy. Anna Kate did not think it was funny that the trail was so muddy - "this is gross" - and Lucy went right for it. She walked through it, fell in it, sat in it.
It wasn't long before she looked like this:
We finished up with a picnic. Lucy did get tired enough (and I think a little uncomfortable in those muddy jeans that she returned to the back carrier voluntarily and without pants.)

Spring is here!

Spring is really here, and we really appreciate it! We spent all weekend outside enjoying the sun and warm weather! Anna Kate sat down on this tree on our front boulevard - it was her seat - while she drew on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk. Isn't it so sweet? Lucy had her first fall and really scraped her knee. But, she got right up and back to playing. She is pretty fascinated by bubbles (there they are riding on the car with her), and she is an expert on this ride-on. We have to really stay with her and watch her when we are out front, though; she is fast and goes everywhere!

Easter!

Here's the family on Easter (the shadows make my hair look big!). Lucy loved Easter eggs, and even got some open to enjoy a couple of jelly beans (oops! Mommy should watch her more closely.)
Doesn't Anna Kate look adorable? She and Lucy had these matching dresses . . .

Easter morning

Easter morning flowers . . . Anna Kate with her basket (before getting ready for church)

Lucy with her basket, looking like she got caught doing something . . .

I love this picture of Anna Kate