We have made the move.
Finally.
We are still adjusting and unpacking and changing address info, and all thattime-consuming fun stuff. But WE'RE HERE!
But just because we are back with Matt as a family again doesn't mean we want to stop the adventures we were having when visiting. There is so much exploring we can do, it's just a matter of finding the right spots...and being a bit spontaneous too.
We found some gems recently.
Without a doubt, all 3 boys LOVE to be outside.
With the humidity dropping and the weather cooling off, it's a great time of year for some hiking. Matt found a spot called Bull Run Mountain that is great because it's not too terribly far from us (seems not much is here) and we didn't have too much elevation change, making it easier on the boys. AND it was almost all completely shaded. Even better!
And then we decided we wanted to find something fun to do to celebrate Labor Day. Not just go to the pool or have a cookout, but something a little different and spontaneous. But we were aiming for free too!
Matt (again) found a place called Lee District Park. It's a little further from us, but well worth the drive. We mainly picked it for the free spray ground (which turned out to be a way bigger free spray ground than we had ever found or been too!), but were more than excited for the playground just outside the water section.
When we arrive about 10 minutes before it opened, the line waiting to get in was about 50 people deep. Not what I was expecting.
The boys had fun, but water makes you hungry, and once we found out food was not allowed inside (not because we saw a sign or saw it in the rules or were told at the gate as we lugged in our coolers, BUT because we were eating and were told not to...) we decided we would play until the boys couldn't handle NOT eating. Then we'd go enjoy our picnic lunch and head to the play ground.
It was the kind with the REALLY soft flooring and lots of slides and very different elements than other normal playgrounds. And great for all ages (not just the 5-12 years old kids it says it's good for...since none of mine fall in that category yet...)!
I'm sure we would go back just for the play ground (and getting to stop at Whole Foods AND Trader Joes on the way home!!).
Finally.
We are still adjusting and unpacking and changing address info, and all that
But just because we are back with Matt as a family again doesn't mean we want to stop the adventures we were having when visiting. There is so much exploring we can do, it's just a matter of finding the right spots...and being a bit spontaneous too.
We found some gems recently.
With the humidity dropping and the weather cooling off, it's a great time of year for some hiking. Matt found a spot called Bull Run Mountain that is great because it's not too terribly far from us (seems not much is here) and we didn't have too much elevation change, making it easier on the boys. AND it was almost all completely shaded. Even better!
Matt (again) found a place called Lee District Park. It's a little further from us, but well worth the drive. We mainly picked it for the free spray ground (which turned out to be a way bigger free spray ground than we had ever found or been too!), but were more than excited for the playground just outside the water section.
Isaiah playing with the water coming up between his legs.
Judah playing a form of twister, but really just trying to stop all the water.
Micah patiently waiting for the water bucket to dump on his head.
Playing together: Isaiah (just shy of 2), Micah (4.75), Judah (3.5)
Judah being spider man while wearing spider man.
Micah, proud of himself for getting to the top.
When we arrive about 10 minutes before it opened, the line waiting to get in was about 50 people deep. Not what I was expecting.
The boys had fun, but water makes you hungry, and once we found out food was not allowed inside (not because we saw a sign or saw it in the rules or were told at the gate as we lugged in our coolers, BUT because we were eating and were told not to...) we decided we would play until the boys couldn't handle NOT eating. Then we'd go enjoy our picnic lunch and head to the play ground.
It was the kind with the REALLY soft flooring and lots of slides and very different elements than other normal playgrounds. And great for all ages (not just the 5-12 years old kids it says it's good for...since none of mine fall in that category yet...)!
I'm sure we would go back just for the play ground (and getting to stop at Whole Foods AND Trader Joes on the way home!!).
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