Popsicle Picnic

Nothing says summertime like a popsicle picnic in the front yard!

 

  This was SJ's first experience with a popsicle, and he was definitely not a fan at first.

He was a good sport about it and kept trying to enjoy it.

He eventually started to like the popsicle and wound up eating most of it, but I wouldn't say it was one of his favorite things.

Katie Anne loves popsicles and had a great time eating a treat and hanging out on the quilt in the yard!

SJ says, "Who needs to eat popsicles when there are all these delicious leaves around?"

SJ was in quite a goofy mood and made all sorts of crazy faces while we were outside.  Here he is, busting out the angry eyes.

Now, back to his sweet self...

Hello, friends.

Drunk on his own power!

The name's Jones... SJ Jones.

Sister Squeezes!

Katie Anne put on several musical numbers while we were outside relaxing.  What a performer - she's made for Broadway!  I love the big finish...

Picnic Time

The weather today was absolutely fabulous, and - even though I'm not much of an outdoorsy person - even I could not deny that we had to get out and enjoy it.  So, we decided to take our lunch of PB&J sandwiches and pretzels out onto the deck for an impromptu picnic.

SJ sat happily in his swing while I made the sandwiches, and I was so excited with his victory over the swing sadness that I lugged the whole swing outside so he could enjoy it during lunch.

He was happy in there for a little while, and KA and I got to enjoy our lunch...

 

 and the beautiful sunshine...

But, SJ's joyfulness did not last long...

So I was joined by a very clingy little lunch companion...

who soon fell sound asleep!

I had a great time having a picnic with both my kiddos- we stayed outside eating and talking for more than an hour.  Even though my hair wasn't fixed and I don't have on a drop of makeup - and that's rare for me - I still love this happy picture of the three of us enjoying a simple picnic together!