Cold Creek Water

It was one of those picture perfect Spring days today, you know, blue skies, birds twittering, breezes toassing the buds on the trees, and the thermometer was regitstering over 70. Ahhhh! We ditched school and headed for the park for some time in the woods. The kids had a great afternoon of wading in the stream ,studying rocks, trying to catch tiny minnows, and discussing the variety of moss and algae we encountered, and  of course, chucking stones into the water to see the splash. We even saw a butterfly winging its way through the woods. Everything felt so alive and awake! After nearly two and half hours we reluctantly changed into dry clothes and drove home. Isaiah, bless his heart, never asked to be carried through the afternoon and was fast asleep within minutes of getting in his carseat. The other two wanted a snack so we tried Chik-fil-a's new frosted lemonade on our way. Rebecca hated it because frankly it tastes like liquid yogurt. Talk about a tiny wrinkle in an otherwise great day though. Tonight dinner disappeared, probably due to working up an appetite all afternoon and maybe in part because daddy cooked some amazing stuff on the grill. Marinated steak kabobs and shrimp kabobs, with baked potatoes and sauteed mushrooms and asparagus. Spring for all the senses today! I have a feeling we are all going to have a great night's sleep. I for one, am already feeling drowsy and its before 8:00!

 Wait for me big brother.

 Following the leader.

 Hanful of rocks

 Hazlitt, meet the creek, creek meet Hazlitt.

 I don't know why he's holding his shorts up, they are already wet. ;)

 Rebecca walked on water. LOL

 Checking out the tiny fish.

 He was wandering downstream chanting " I am tough and I am strong"

 sitting pretty

 Exploeres each and every one.

 Look of determination after getting on top of the big rock.

 its getting green here!

 Opp, their ball fell in the water.

 both boys in tears over losing their ball.

 looking sad, but adorable

 In the distance you can see Rebecca holding the leash of a dog, because the woman offered to retrieve their ball.

Impressed that their was a water cooler at the park. Isaiah just dumped his out though.

Hazlitt

Our new puppy isn't so new anymore, but he still looks like a baby. He's gotten fiestier and more playful, which is great because he has some pretty rough and tumble playmates. He sleeps with Rebecca and loves to curl up at my feet when I'm on the computer. So cute!

Gracie Greentree Designs

Yes, everyone ( all 5 of you) who reads this knows I've been re-doing some rather gaudy/trashy fashion dolls into a more wholesome looking doll for Rebecca. I also started an Etsy shop this week. Started on Wednesday and I've had nearly a 1000 views and 2 sale. I'm pretty excited. Here are some pictures!