I took the kids to the park by the river. Its a beautiful area with big trees, huge playgrounds, and a large area full of interactive fountians. They always love it....well, mostly!
Here we are eating our picnic lunch. We jsut went to this little burger place and picked up our picnic, but it was great! Nothing like big greasy burgers and homemade fries for lunch!! Yummy!
I knew things weren't going well in the fountains when Addison refused to allow Drew to put her down. She cringed everytime she got wet!
Clearly, my boys weren't phased!
Here are is the large fountain area.
Here is where Addie ended up: on the bench. (By her own chosing...see the annoyed look on her face! She did not like those fountians)
I think this is the look that says, "Please don't take me near those fountains!"
Watching the fun from afar.
Addie's bench
My boys! Always wrestling!
Here they are playing at the huge playground right by the fountains.
Addison did enjoy swinging!
She also enjoyed eating crackers on the picnic blanket. We had a great afternoon!
My prayer has been and always will be that my children will love Jesus more than anything or person, so seeing my baby boy want to be baptize was better than anything else; any medal, any championship, any grade, anything...
The boys also had to sing in front of the church Sunday. They hate that, but I don't care. I love it and I make them sing every single year. You will see the true joy written all over their faces!!
I actually did catch a smile! Its a Christmas miracle!
Jack decided he wanted to try wrestling this year. He had his first meet yesterday. Here are some photos from the day. He said he a great time. I personally don't understand this sport or how it could possibly be "fun," but ok...it must be a boy thing.
Catching her before she escapes!!!
Nick - 9th grade
God is good. We are so blessed. 
