Toes in the Creek

As I sat down to write this I glanced at the calendar to check the date and it made me think about last year at this time. My sweet babies were just up to about 4 pounds and they were still in the NICU breathing with the assistance of oxygen and being fed via a feeding tube, what a difference a year has made. I am in awe when I stop and think about last year compared to this year and I pause to give thanks to God and also the wonderful people who cared for our family. This past weekend we had a blast spending time together and enjoying the great outdoors. The weather was beautiful and so we visited some of our favorite local parks.

Gracie and Bailey with Dixie ready to start exploring.

Our first stop was Windermere Park where we enjoyed watching Dixie swim in the creek. We decided to put our toes in and feel the cold water.
Daddy and Bailey love to watch Dixie fetch sticks in the creek.

Gracie decided to put a little more then just her toes in and was soaked from head to toe!

When we got home from the park we took extra long naps and then watched Daddy mow the grass. We love to wave to him from inside.

Sometimes we are able to flag him down for a ride.

Our second stop was Central Park where we met our friends Amy, Doug and Joshua. Double slides are so much fun because we can go down together.

We absolutely love fun family filled weekends.

Last year at this same time we were just able to take our first family picture. Couldn't imagine then that we would be all going down a slide together this year!