River Time!!!

Last Thursday when we had the kids, we wanted to do something fun but different with them. We are always trying to change things up a little bit so we aren't just at home and we wanted something that wouldn't kill the pocket book! Eli had been talking about the river for a while and when the idea was presented to the kids they started shouting for joy. The river it was. We grabbed some dinner and off we went. The place we went was a nice little quiet spot. There was a bridge close by so we were able to see all the runners, bikers, and walkers go by. The kids loved the dogs that were with the people more than anything. They had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave when we did...but we had to get them to their mom's on time. Eli fished for a little bit and then started looking for crawdads. He was successful in finding them and the kids were stoked to see them.

The three of them looking for crawdads.

Me. Look how tired I look! I remember this day very well. I was dragging ass and wanted so bad to take a nap. But spending time with the little ones having a great time was more important.
The little man with quite the personality!
Hammin' it up as usual.
The pretty girl. Man I love this girl. She made my heart melt on Tuesday of this week. She wanted to be by my side. She even said, "Can I just do everything that you do with you please?" She is always so curious and learning. She is the smartest little girl I have ever met and one of the sweetest. Her beautiful smile and bear hugs make my day (and I am looking forward to them tonight!!!!).
They play so well together. They had so much fun. They were throwing rocks and finding all sorts of neat things.
Eli looking for crawdads and the kiddos exploring.
This is definitely fun. It is so nice to be out with nature and so very relaxing. The kids even hung out with another little boy just a little younger than Seth. They had fun splashing around...even with the water freezing! It is so wonderful that they enjoy the outdoors as much as Eli and I do. They are up for anything and are begging to go ice fishing again. Looks like we will be making that trip, even if I am 6 months pregnant!