Who needs entertainment when you have KIDS?

We recently went to a family bbq at my cousin Kim & Billy's house. They have a beautiful house they designed themselves on 15 acres of land. While the adults sat on the back porch in the shade and talked, the kids played and kept us entertained (without really realizing it). Thankfully, they had a badmitten set up and even though none of them had ever played before, they took right to it.













After playing for HOURS, they decided to venture out a little way and check out the scenery. It wasn't long when we looked up to see this scene play out before us:



They had discovered a pile of cut hay and decided they could create something with it.



Needless to say, we all just sat back in awe of their creativity and the fact that we no longer had to worry if they could survive on their own .. LOL.



My kids and grandkids are a true joy and this is just a little glimpse of why.

To be a kid again .....

We spent a little time at a local park today to let the kids run and play. They almost immediately ran to the swings and took off. I still have vivid memories of swinging ... those were simpler times.







After that, the kids took off in different directions.







Not sure where Tanner was at this point. Being a nature lover, he was probably already in the woodsy part exploring by now.

Meanwhile, Brylea snoozed away in the summer heat.



Afterwards, when everyone was nice and sweaty, we headed to a shaved ice place to cool down.





Before heading back home, I had to get my hands back on Brylea and get some pictures of her in all her cuteness. It's funny but when we put a bow on her head, we get this reaction most of the time.



I gave her some loving (and got rid of an air bubble in the process).



Decided to take off the pestering bow.



And she quietly took another snooze.



Ahh, to be a kid again ...........