Random Summer Fun

In addition to those awesome summer weekends, we have also enjoyed some random, fun play dates. We've hiked, hit the zoo (multiple times), visited a couple different museums, toured some local farms, hit every park imaginable, and much more. I realize I haven't taken my camera on most of these outings but this is what I have. I have taken full advantage of being home for the summer and we have tried to enjoy Washington to its fullest. We have not gotten all the way through my list of things to do this summer but I feel fulfilled!

Anytime Callie is laying like this, Liam stops whatever he is doing and crawls on top of her. Luckily she likes it (so far).

We hiked to a local beach to enjoy low tide with some of my long time teaching friends.

Collecting some seashells

Finding crabs

It was a beautiful beach and a beautiful day

The love between these two makes my heart so, so happy.

And here's some random ones :)

I'm so glad she didn't ask to go play in the water!

There's a new indoor playground near our house. The kids love it....and truly, I enjoy it quite a bit too :)

The trampoline

Practicing his ball shooting skills

There is a lot of climbing involved, someone slept very, very good

What goes up, must come down....

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