We had a pretty terrific weekend! I feel like we really kicked off the spring/summer/sunshine season the past few days and it has been awesome. Just the lift my spirits have needed.
First, Saturday was “name day” at our favorite ice cream parlor for Wyatt and Billy, so those two got free ice cream! We had been meaning to get ice cream since the parlor reopened for the season and that was the just the motivation we needed to stop in.
Wyatt chose mint chocolate chip, his favorite. Billy picked black cherry, his favorite. And I always mix it up! I got bear claw that time, which was delicious! We had to eat in the car since it was too wet out but it was still a good way to start the weekend.
Sunday the sun was out and shining its heart out. We couldn’t wait to get outside, so we had some breakfast and hit the road.
We wandered down near the river, where Billy and Wyatt chucked rocks into the water. Wyatt seriously had the best time and it was cracking me up. The bigger the rock, the bigger the plop, the bigger the laughs got.
Then we found a rock that could not be budged. So we played on it.
When we had explored all there was to explore, it was time to head home. Billy and I had an amazing dinner of Salmon Pesto Pasta, Wyatt had chicken and noodles, and by the time we all took showers we were more than ready for relaxing for the rest of the night.
The past two days have been beautiful as well. We have been spending our mornings homeschooling, then getting outside for a few hours before finishing up school for the day.
Now let’s just hope the weather is here to stay!
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
Oh, I remember the fun of throwing rocks into ponds…skipping rocks was one of my talents! I wonder if I can still do it! Looks like Wyatt had a blast! That ice cream looks scrumptious, too!
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You will have to try and let me know!! I have never been very good at it. Lol. Billy can do it, and so far Wyatt seems to have my skills.. lol.
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I just loved all the photos (look at Wyatt’s smile! Glee!!!!) and am so glad you finally got to spend sometime outside. We did the same today and it felt so good!
By the way, my son loves mint-chocolate chip ice cream too!
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Thank you! I am so glad that you guys got to spend time outside too – the winter has been too long!
It seems like mint chocolate chip is a pretty solid choice.
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What wonderful photos you took! Your little guy is very photgenic 🙂 Such a sunny smile. Isn’t it amazing how special the first really bright, warm day is for our souls!
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Thank you!! And yes, our souls and spirits were rejoicing!!
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Wasn’t it joyful? Let’s hope it sticks. (Love the photos — lots of happy there!)
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Yes!!
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What wonderful pictures! Wyatt looks like he is having an amazing time. The ice cream sounds delicious and what a fun day.
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It was a great weekend!
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I like his outdoors outfit; love that he laughed louder every time there was a bigger plop.
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Lol thanks! I can’t believe how big he is getting these days!
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