Spring Fun!

With six days left of spring here in Memphis and heat advisories already issued, the girls have taken to the outdoors of late. Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks.

Playing with bubbles at Nana & Popa's house

Peyton gettin' at it!

Grandma & Grandpa got a sandbox for the girls this summer.



We aren't quite convinced they realize once they pour the sand out, it's not going back in.
Big thanks to Grandpa who keeps filling it up!



They also got a new pool this summer for the girls (and Grandma).
And apparently Daddy as well!



We have been to the water spray park a couple times already and the girls have had a blast. They are much more willing to get wet than in previous years.

Watch out Peyton!
(or is it Watch out Grace!? I don't know.)


Nope, it didn't turn on while they were hovering over it...
...yes, that would have been awesome.


I asked them to pose for a nice picture on the bench and this is what I get...





I have NO idea what they are doing here but this is another one of those pictures we plan to show any suitors who come knocking (in 31 1/2 years)...

And yes, they are wearing the exact same thing which rarely happens. Since I took them by myself I needed every advantage I could get in watching them. Having them in the same suit makes this exercise of herding wet cats slightly easier.


We FINALLY made it to My Big Backyard. It seems like this is a must for any and all stay-at-home moms in the Memphis area and since my time as a stay-at-home mom was ending I figured we had to go. Luckily my mom was there to help corral, document, and dry off the girls as we tried to keep them in line. As you can tell, we were only somewhat successful.




We were unprepared and left the Crocs at home not realizing you can walk in the stream. Of course we told them they couldn't go in at first. Then Grace decided to step into the water with her tennis shoes anyway. I love the independence of a three year old! (insert sarcasm here)

So I did what any cool (i.e. stupid) mom would have done and said "Go for it!", we did bring towels after all.
That was about 30 seconds before Peyton fell and tripped while standing/floating in the stream. Doh!
You know Grace followed... GraceFul(ler)


To infinity... and beyond!


Some friendly sack races. This lasted about 45 seconds...



Rowan wasn't having it.

She actually did great and was a trooper while her big sisters were complete hoodlums.


And last but not least, while they BOTH look cute, I think Grace looks like a supermodel in this picture.
I think it's the pose, and of course, her inherited good looks.

...I also think it's time we set up our appointment with the nuns at the convent.