Jun 18

The Walking Track

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One more cloudy day, and that means cooler temps. This time we headed out to the walking track that is at the local college. It is a great 1/2 mile track with a nice paved path, and plenty of benches for the kiddos to rest at too.

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Dylan was ready to go!

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Thade decided that he wanted to jog most of the way. He is super ambitious.

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The Little Miss was happily hanging out in the little stroller, even though tooth #3 was bugging her.

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The view from the track was pretty, and we looked and looked for turtles as we walked by.

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I think the kiddos stopped for a rest at every bench they saw.

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We made our way back to the start. I’m hoping for a few more cool days so we can go again.

Jun 17

Out For A Walk

The weather was cooperating, and we had a lovely cool and cloudy day. Perfect for taking the kiddos for a walk around the block.

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The moment that I mention to the boys that we are off for a walk, Dylan immediately makes a request to walk by “the castle”. It is one of his favorites.

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It is a beautiful Victorian home just a few blocks from ours, and it is lovely no matter what the season is.

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We walked further, and spotted a butterfly in a wildflower garden.

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There is also beautiful woodwork on so many of the houses nearby.

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We walked just a bit further to one of the oldest Churches in town.

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The keystone reads 1873, it is quite a sight.

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The kiddos climbed up and down the stairs…

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But an impending rain storm brought on the humidity, and I had two boys begging to walk back home.

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I grabbed one more picture…

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And one little picture of the secret garden behind the Church.

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Dylan asked if we could walk by the castle just one more time before we went home…

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With beautiful lime green shady leaves such as this, how could I say no.

Jun 16

Stuck Behind A Train

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Thade hates to wait… He hates to wait at stop lights, at a drive-thru, and behind the dreaded train…

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I see the little wait as an opportunity to take some pictures.003

He still wasn’t too happy about the wait…

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My camera was happy though.

Jun 15

The Lucky Animals

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I can’t leave the Island behind just yet…

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I was looking back through the photos, and thought I would share some pictures of the lucky animals that call Waikiki Beach home.

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I loved the tropical fish that we saw on the submarine.

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This bird was attempting to “catch” a koi fish.

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The Koi were beautiful.

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The penguins were funny in their Hotel habitat.

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There was even a lucky little turtle living among the penguins.

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Another Koi “hunting” bird.

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Pink Flamingos that were not quite awake.

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Really, really, really lucky (and cute) penguins.

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A little bird and tiny lizard hanging out at the Tropics.

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This little bird at the Tropics was snacking on someone else’s breakfast.

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One of my favorite animal pics, this little bird looks so serene.

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There were loud macaws.

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And cute little ducks.

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They spent their time splashing in the Koi ponds.

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Yep, those are some lucky little animals…

Jun 14

I’ll Be In The Kitchen

Today I’ve got to make a quick run to the store for a few cookie making supplies, and then it’s a full day in the kitchen for me. I’m making 15 dozen cookies for a Lunch for tomorrow, and I can’t wait to get started. The Little Miss is taking her morning nap right now, but that is giving me a bit of time to get a few things done around the house. Time to get back to it, and I’ll post some cookie pics soon.