Swimming Summer

The twins stayed home last week and we had a ton of fun. They were pretty unhappy when they realized we intended to take them back to school today.

I guess school would seem like a disappointment after swim play dates, a day a the arboretum, a first visit to the movie theater and swimming, swimming, and more swimming. 

I'm really thrilled we're getting such great use from the pool. It has been a blast this last week.

Connor is much more confident jumping in and now swims with his face in the water.

I've mastered the art of poolside snacks.

We've been able to really enjoy the pool as a family.

Lucky Family!

Visit to the Arboretum

We've really had fun while the twins were home during this fourth of July week. We got lucky with the weather, not nearly as hot as usual in July, and we spent the morning at the Arboretum.

Checked out the Aztec slide.

Splashed with the toads.

Picnicked with a view of the lake.

And played around in general!

The Lot

We finally tried the new restaurant a few blocks from our house called The Lot.

They call it a "genuine kitchen/neighborhood beer garden" but the big appeal for our family friendly neighborhood is the sandlot for the kids.

We could never get Chloe to come eat dinner. Connor sat down and snacked but was easily distracted with other games.

Overall, the food was just OK, but the entertainment for kids was outstanding. They play in the sand while you can sit a watch from the screened-in porch with a beverage and food.

The big drawback is you take home sandy kids and Chloe attracted a ton of hungry misquotes.