Outdoor fun

Last weekend we took the kiddoes on a few day trips not far from home. On Sunday we packed a picnic lunch and went on a hike. The trail was along a cliffside overlooking the water with the most spectacular view. I could hardly stand walking a few feet without whipping out the camera (I had to stop at the request of my husband who claimed that I was slowing them down). Who could resist? Just look at that view. The kids didn't want to slow down either since they were so excited to get to the lighthouse at the end of the mile long trail.

When we reached the clearing of trees the kids raced to the lighthouse door and they were SO EXCITED to be able to go inside. Brent and Scott even braved the crazy stairs and got to look out from the top. Check out the picture of the view from the bottom of the stairs and note the ladder that is at the top of the stairs, my little man went up that too. Brave guy. Me, well, I went half way up the stairs while holding Allie and then totally chickened out. I backed down, scared shitless that I was going to drop her.

Anyhoo, here a few more pictures, the last one of the kids sitting on the lighthouse stairs is my favorite. After I downloaded the last picture I noticed both kids had sandals on that Henry, our pup, chewed and Allie has part of her PB&J sandwich on her face. (Makes me love the picture even more 'cause it really reflects who we are.)

*when I get a chance I'll post our another excursion from last weekend to Historic Philadelphia. Cool pics too.

**Well I survived (barely) my first week back to school. So, that's 1 week down and only 15 more to go until winter break. But who's counting?

water babes

Huh, beach blanket? Sand toys? Why bother lugging that stuff. Can't get my little fishes out of the water. They even eat their lunch while standing in the water. Nothing like a PBJ with sand and salt water...yum. I know, there's a rule about waiting 30 minutes after a meal to swim, but try and tell my kids that. No complaining of belly aches all week, so they must have been fine.

There's nothing my kids love more than playing in the ocean (well, the bay, sans strong waves and undertow - much more fun for the kids AND mom). The only draw back to taking kids to the shore is schlepping the 100 pounds of cumbersome beach paraphernalia. Remember J0hn Candy in Summ*r Rental? I always think of that movie as I have a bazillion things in my hands and hanging off my arms & shoulders. So, I'm ordering this today - no more bruised arms for moi.

***Wanna guess what kind of sea creature Scott is holding in the first picture?

(we had no clue, but the 10 yr old hanging out with the kids informed us...nothing like being outsmarted by a 4th grader)