.:End of Summer Fun:.

We've been busy trying to jam pack a few more things in towards the end of the summer, although some of the things we've been doing we'll still be able to do all fall and winter long! I love being able to get out of the house, and I think the girls enjoy it, too. Who doesn't like a little change of scenery, especially when it's filled with fun activities, family, and friends!

* Fountains at the Gateway with Dawson and Emerson *

All ready to go (those are scrapes on Remi's nose; just one of many battle wounds to the face she's had lately)

I love how Reece and Dawson are both looking to the side when they say cheese!

Remi LOVED having all the space to walk around, and didn't seem to mind the water one bit.

Reece wasn't so sure about the water until about a half hour until we left.

Remi and Emerson

Dawson and Reece

This is how I kept Remi happy in the stroller while we ate lunch. Don't judge, it was mostly just melted ice with a little bit of watered down Diet Coke.

* Splash Park with cousin Jay *

Our girls decided to spend most of their time at the playground, instead of the splash pad.

Eventually they warmed up and played in the water!

* Aquarium with Sam and James *

We got a pass to the aquarium for this year, so it was our first time to go use it. Reece was so excited to go see the penguins and the octopus, but once we got there, she was scared of everything!

They have a place where you can pet the sting rays. One was being very friendly and kept flapping up by where Reece was looking in, and needless to say, she was not a fan.

A couple of penguins were being pretty playful, so it was fun to see them swimming by right in front of the kids!

* Splash Park with Luke and Logan *

We met up with our buddies to play at the splash park and eat some lunch. It was the perfect way to spend a hot day!

The only excitement was that Reece got her first "stung bee" (bee sting) while we were there. There were bees everywhere!

*Discovery Gateway with Calais and Ainsley *

My friend Jill gave me some free passes to Discovery Gateway, so we took advantage and met up with our friends that were in town from Gateway. It turned into quite the outing: I ran into a girl that I grew up with all through high school and got to meet her kids, and then we also ran into cousins Millie and Ty!

Reece loved the babies.

Remi loved....everything, like drinking water from the water tables. Gross.

This black car was Reece's favorite!

All dressed up!

Playing with the veggies

Driving the car

Riding the horse with Calais

Needless to say, we have been busy lately and loving every minute of it! I love having access to so many fun things to do, and I'm trying to enjoy every minute with my girls before our family changes again!