Splashing Around

I suppose we are getting braver.  Or maybe we're just getting more and more crazy.  Whatever the case, Abbey and I decided to take our kids to see a movie and then splash around in Loveland.  To my surprise, the movie went off without a hitch, and every single little one loved it.  They giggled and snacked, and it was so much fun to watch their reactions to the giant movie screen.

At the splash pad, the girls were curious yet cautious.  No one stayed there long, and all three came running toward their mamas after a giant squirt attacked them.

Dale, however, was brave and loved running in and out of the water.

There was much interest in the nearby orange cones.

We could not get them to stop moving them around.

Dale adores Elizabeth, and now that she is smiling, Dale is even more eager to interact with her.

There was a lot of love going around.

A miracle moment caught on camera.

And darn it!  The splash pad is right next to a gelato place.  It would be downright mean not to eat it.

Art at the Promenade

June 18, 2013

There is a fabulous string of summer events for children hosted by the Promenade Shops at Centerra in Loveland, and art day was at the top of our summer fun list.  Dale warmed right up and welcomed every event or project.

The Dude tried with all his might to hula hoop.  Mostly that consisted of him running around in circles holding the hoop.

Dale made his own jester's hat, decorated a ceramic heart, and painted his own bookmark.

This is what Rose did...

She has the meanest mommy ever.

Finally Rose calmed down and joined her big brother at the canvas painting table.  Both Dale and Rose created such beautiful masterpieces.

Rose's art.

Dale's art.

Rose even got her face painted...for the first time ever!  She chose a blue butterfly to match her dress.

Dale is being a snake, and Rose is being a butterfly.

They even had cotton candy!  Rose gobbled hers up so fast, while Dale held onto his and nibbled it slowly for the rest of the day.

I finally got her to put on her princess crown I made for her.

Jester's hat, snake face, bookmark and cotton candy.  Perfect.