More Pics from the Splash Park

This is a continuation of the few pictures that I posted up yesterday of Liv and Sebastian's day at the Splash Park - there's a LOT of pictures, I know. But I can't help it - I'm obsessed! Actually, there were just so many good ones it was hard to weed them out.

Before I continue, I just want to know why Evansville doesn't have one of these! Seriously, they're amazing! Apparently, Boonville, Princeton, Petersburg, and Henderson all have Splash Parks - why not Evansville?

Oh, well. It's not that long of a drive to get to Boonville, and the kids definitely had a blast...! Oh! And they both had 50spf sunscreen on - as did I :o) No sunburns on this day, thank you very much.

Sebastian ran right in as soon as we got there

Livia was just a bit timid at first...

But it didn't take her long at all to warm up to the Splash Park!

I love this little look she gave me! I could tell exactly what she was thinking: Wow!! I Like!!

Sebastian was such a blast - a very photogenic & fun kid

And Liv was just a hoot!

I loved watching her discover all the new things in the Splash Park.

And then she saw something else...

A little boy right at her age!

OK, lil Miss Flirt - let's see what else there is here!
(Kidding - I think all she cared about was that this was somebody her size!)

We headed over to the Lake & see what else the park had in store for us.

Sebastian made sure Livie didn't get anywhere near the edge of the lake

And I told him I didn't know what I'd do there without him!

I still can't get over how similar those two looked! I suppose it's the blonde hair & blue eyes...

A shot similar to the one I had up yesterday, but it's just so good I couldn't resist again!

And Liv loved the flowers - I couldn't get any of her smelling them, but it was so cute!

And she found one on the ground... I hope it wasn't part of what the park had planted!

By this time, we were all getting quite toasty again, so we headed back for the water...

And it was back into the splash park to cool down!

And for more fun!

Wait... I wonder what she's looking at now?

"Another friend! I love people my size!"
At least that's what I hope she was thinking ;o)

"Wait... Where'd he go?"
This one was quite busy - almost even more so than you!

But don't worry - he came back...

With a kiss!

I didn't do a great job of capturing it in this photo, but they gave each other a kiss - and it was SO cute! I'm gonna have to lock her up at this rate though - Kidding!

After her little friend left, Liv had some fun playing in the mist.

And 'Bastian had some fun getting some goofy shots! (Although they actually turned out quite good)

Then he & Liv went off to the side for some fun of their own...

Livia thought Sebastian was hilarious!

She loved dancing with him as they both sang

(Yes, Livie already loves to sing & dance!)

After all the singing, dancing, splashing, and exploring, these two were getting pretty hungry. So we took a break & went to McDonalds.

Can you tell that Livia's not a huge fan of sitting still?

Sebastian chowed down on his ice cream cone (his special treat)

While Liv learned to drink out of a juice box!

She was so cute - and drank the whole thing!

I even ended up getting her another since she did such a good job with the first.

And Sebastian had lots of fun with his action figures

Oh! I almost forgot - when we got our meals, Livia discovered that she loves McDonald's chicken nuggets & fries - no surprise there, huh?

Then it was back to the Splash Park!

As soon as we got back to the splash park, Livia went right in!

She went straight for these little guys that squirted right at her size.

She just loves the water!

Liv also started to figure out how that water was coming out...

And tried to get it to stop...

With very little success! (Much to her delight!)

Within minutes of our arrival back, she was soakin' wet!

Then (miraculously) I decided to put away the camera for a bit, and just have fun with the kids. I figured that getting a little wet in the splash park wouldn't be that big'a deal, seeing as I was thoroughly soaked with sweat at this point anyway!

But finally, it was time to get going...

I changed Liv into a little dress I had packed as a spare, and we spent just a little time on the playground to dry out & for some last-minute fun for the kids.

Livia just LOVED swinging!

Really, though - what kid doesn't! With the wind in your hair, and the breeze between your toes... it just feels like you're flying! At least that's what I like to think :o)

Almost Wordless Wednesday - Splash Park Fun!

Last Friday, I took my daughter and Sebastian (my friend's little boy) to a Splash Park in Boonville - the area also had several playgrounds, a lake, picnic areas, gazebos, and more! They both had so much fun there, and I just wanted to share a few of the awesome pics I took of them...

Liv running though the mist - and a rainbow!

Close-up of my pretty girl

Sebastian & Livia by the lake

(Don't they look like they could be brother & sister?!)

A good one of Sebastian

And 'Bastian being a goofball!

(Which yielded a very good shot!)

As I said - just a little preview, as I have about 25 more from this day that I've edited as well!

Happy Wordless Wednesday to you all - have a great day and God Bless!

Sunday Fun

Sunday I went out to my parents' after church (as always) and Laura Belle & I decided that we should take a dip in the pool. And we couldn't leave Livia out of the mix!

Livia enjoyed floating on the raft with her Auntie Laura

And even though the water wasn't super warm, Liv did not seem to mind at all. It was a hot summer day, and she loves spending time with her Mamma & Auntie the pool!

Me & Livie

Livia Rachelle - you're such a ham!

Me, Livie, & Laura Belle

She got so excited - Can you tell that Liv LOVES the water?

Squish'er with a kiss!

After we got dried off & ate some snackies, Mom & I decided that it was perfect weather for a walk. So we decided to head over towards The Neighbors: my Aunt Tanya - aka, The Dairy Wife - and the triplets.

On the road going up to the Willis Barn, Livia was just SO cute that I couldn't resist getting some shots of her...

She was all smiles, as always!

And we walked just a ways further, and came up to the bales of straw...

She started pointing at them, so Mom & I took her over to one in the shade for a closer inspection.

Livia wanted an even closer look, so she put up her little arms - she wanted UP. So, we put her on top!

I guess Liv felt really big sitting up there on that straw bale...

You can see my Mom's had there making sure she doesn't fall.

"So Big!"

After we got her down, we continued on our way over to The Neighbors.

Whatdaya think of the view on the way there?

Pretty, huh?

Livia just loved visiting with the triplets - or at least their toys! You know how it is... other kids' toys are ALWAYS more fun than your own :o)

She found their cute little wagons...

"So, what are these for?"

She soon found out...!
I gave her & Meg, Jay, and Sam a ride around the yard...
Livia wasn't all that impressed. Neither was Sam to be perfectly honest.

I think he was more interested in doing the pulling!
Jay & Meg loved being pulled by their brother!

Then Jay took a turn...
While Sam & Meg rode.

But Jay nearly ran over himself, laughing all the while!

As Jay got back up, I looked up to see who wanted to join back in the fun...

"Wait for me, guys - I wanna ride too!"

I think I may have to hire Jay to keep Livie entertained more often. It's a very rare event that I get to see this little girl sit still!

After the rides, it was just about time for us to get going. As we were saying goodbye to The Dairy Wife, we heard some commotion coming from inside the feed room...

Meg had gotten into the chopped corn, and was soon joined by her brothers - they had so much fun (even though they really weren't supposed to be up there...)

They had no desire whatsoever to get out. But after being convinced that "Uncle Don is coming down the road!" and they'll be in big trouble if they don't hurry & get out...
They smoothed over their little footprints & The Dairy Wife scooped them out... and into the bathtub!