Sunday afternoon at the park

In NC, we're not used to having so much snow and cold yucky weather. If the temp is 49+ and sunny, we're outside. This past Sunday afternoon, we did just that! We headed to a park with the Rouse's and enjoyed 2 solid hours of fun (complete with pizza for dinner). Are these two best buddies not precious???

There was plenty of ball throwing, sand playing, dog fetching, kite trying to fly fun... along with some squealing, I'm gonna get you fun... and some flip flop wearing, base running, baby wearing fun...and what sunny day with tots could ever be complete with out some shadow chasing? Yep, our afternoon was packed with memorable activities!

Our family even climbed 4 feet up in a tree for a family photo op! I'll climb a tree any day, especially for a photo against that beautiful night sky!

At the playground, more delight ensued. There was more babywearing, some sleeping, and sliding by all (including Bailey and baby Piper). Chad got in on the climbing action and Tim gave shoulder rides to the kiddos.

Once our family was done in the tree, of couse you know we had to make the most of the kiddo photo op... given these adorable subjects, filled with love for one another, wouldn't you have made the most of it?

Nathan even got to take Bailey for a "walk" on her leash. I think this might have been the first time he held the leash handle and "walked" her (with a lot of help from daddy of course).

Thank you Jesus for the brief warm weather on Sunday!

It felt sooooo good to be outside in the fresh air!