First Weekend of the Summer

So the first weekend of the summer... have you had fun? It's proved to be a hot day and a day of fun for us. But it is hard to enjoy the full summer feeling with an energetic and active toddler and a delicate and demanding newborn. But we did our best.

As Dan found the time this morning to mow the lawn (all this rain is making our nuclear grass grow above our ankles), Evan and I played lawn jarts. The classic dangerous game of lawn darts has been "recreated" into lawn jarts. Instead of the pointy needle, it's a Nerf like tip that is nicely weigthed. And I have to say, my 2 and half year old is pretty good. OK.. I didn't set up the circles for Evan to aim at but we did good. He was able to toss them at a controlled distance and straight!!! And it was fun!!

Then after the nap, we ventured out to Cows & Cones for a little farm action and ice cream. There wasn't much for "farm" but there are chickens, pigs and cows and sheep (but I didn't see them, only the boys did). And the ice cream was yummy. And it ended up being our dinner b/c the portions are so large!! Although Evan doesn't love ice cream. He WANTS it but it's too cold for him. And then when it melts, it's too soupy for him. But we discovered he's be happy with just a sugar cone.

So far my plans for the summer are on track... I plan to take advantage of the local surroundings.... farms, state parks (Bluff Point and Harkness), beaches and other attractions like the aquarium, seaport, dinosaur place (with a splash pad and a new maze), and the pool at Joel's condo...

Have a good weekend!!!