Strawberry Picking

We took Katie strawberry picking the other day. She had a good time but it was very hot - we didn't stay too long.
She was very carefully to twist the stem instead of pulling

Strawberries !!!!!!!

It was the last weekend to pick at Battlefield Orchards. I was surprised there were so many strawberries left.

Water park

Wednesday I surprised Katie by taking her to the new indoor water park - Sahara Sam's. Nana joined us and it was a fun filled day of slides, swimming and surfing.



They had a lazy river which we coasted down a few times. Katie didn't mind going under the waterfalls and getting wet.

There was a small separate kiddie area. She had a lot of fun on that slide.

Nana came also - we all had a lot of fun.

There wasn't a designated swim area. She swam in the basket ball area - which wasn't too crowded - I think she could of stayed there all day.

She wanted to go down the big tube slide - she did!

Wasn't scared at all - I wish I could of went with her but I wasn't allowed. They did have a ton of life guards and personal at every ride which was good.

She must of went on this slide a dozen times. I wonder if Bill can build one in the backyard.

Rowing

Katie didn't want to go to the parade memorial day so we decided to go boating. There is a little lake by us that rents row boats - why not.
Unfortunately when we got there all the boats were out. We waited around for almost an hour. Katie got a little bored. She started posing for the camera.

Went for a little walk

Then she took the camera and took some pictures. I am very surprised how well they came out.

She did a great job centering us in the pictures.

A little more posing - too cute

They buckle up and off we go. She was very good on the boat. I let her stick her hands in the water and splash around ( Nana had a death grip on her life jacket )

She even rowed a little bit - went in a big circle.

The beach

Nana came up for a few days to help us out while we are doing construction on my new hospital. She took Katie to the beach the other day. It was a beautiful morning but got cold quickly. Katie loves playing in the water and the sand.

What a great action shot.

They built a big sand castle too. I love being this close to the water.

Friends

The other night our friends came over with their two kids - Ella and Baby Grace. Katie loves them ( she is always asking to go over Ella's house). We had a quiet BBQ and the kids played.

Katie normally doesn't play dress-up but, her and Ella had a grand old time with it.

Afterwards a quick dip in the tub. I asked them if they wanted to take a bath together and they couldn't get there clothes off fast enough.

Garden

Katie is showing off her garden. We actually have some stuff growing. Peas and string beans - hopefully she'll eat them when they are ready

We also planted watermelon, sunflowers,lettuce and corn - they aren't doing so hot.

Back to the purple park. What a gorgeous day. She ran around a while on the play set.

We tried flying the kite for a little bit - she wasn't too interested in it.

And then off to the swings - she loves the swings

And to finish it off Mom got suckered into the ice cream truck plea. Sponge Bob - two licks and she was done.