Sun, Sand and Dogs...Oh My!

 The beginning of summer and that means there's lots to do! The past weekend was B-U-S-Y. And TONS of fun. Friday night started with something very special. We got the chance to participate in Dream Night at the zoo. Dream Night lets families with kiddos with all sorts of special needs to go to the zoo after hours, with a much smaller crowd. We had the chance to really look at some things that normally go by too fast in the crowd for little eyes. It was seriously amazing. I'm still on cloud nine over it all. Do you know how nice it is to see the zoo and be able to do it on your own time and really see it. Payton got her hand painted, Parker play maracas in a band in the pavilion, we had dinner in the Tree Tops Restaurant, we pet a penguin which Parker decided should be named Deuce, we had our first trip through the jungle. Amazing. And they had a ball! 

 

 

Love this picture of Aunt Bo and Parker checking out the jellyfish tank!

 

 Saturday morning was Sand in the City downtown so we packed up and headed there with MaMaw. The different sand castles were awesome. After we checked them all out, we played a few games. Payton decided to be brave and try the bounce house while Parker and I headed over to the sand to play for a while. And you always know you had a good time when you win a package of fruit snacks.

We stopped after we were done playing in the sand for a quick lunch. Like the look on Payton's face?

Later that afternoon, we stopped by the park. We hadn't been to see the fountain yet since they turned it back on. Parker wasn't too sure about it, but Payton was pretty interested. Love this picture of her talking with Daddy about it.

Sunday morning we got up early and I pushed the dynamic duo down to Christy Creme in the jogger for the annual Dog Wash for Relay for Life. They had breakfast outside, played with Liam and helped wash a few puppies and earn their keep (just kidding!). After a few hours in the sun and having been so busy all ready, they were ready to go, so they hopped back in the jogger and we headed home. Thanks Dave and the whole crew at Christy Creme for letting us hold the wash again, matching all funds raised, and helping feed and entertain the duo.

 

A long weekend of playing outside. Love it! They're looking sun-kissed and happy these days.  

This week coming up we're going to try a few more new things - Summer Arts Festival, Italian Festival, Relay for Life...so much to do! Stay tuned!