Intercession Pt. 2

Oooh. Fancy that. 2 parts it is!

Had a "Bike Day" at Shining Rock River, more commonly know as Ward Nail Park.

Here's a photo of the new and improved Shining Rock River.

It isn't a river and although there are many many rocks, those aren't shining either. We named it that because that's just what we do. Last year, the city expanded our little pond and turned the fields into a beautiful park with paved bike/walking trails, basketball courts, play equipment and a BMX track that the boys LOVE (heart, heart). This year they are working on soccer fields and tennis courts. We're just happy that we don't have to get into the car to get there.

Laney rides in the bike trailer and finds ways to entertain herself:

We played on the swings and took a few photos. It's always interesting to me what each child considers a worthy pose.

The flying mommy pose?


Eye through the link?


The casual lean?


The "I couldn't care less about your obsessive need to photograph me"?


But I did manage to get a decent updated photo of them all together. BINGO! Momma's happy.



We pedaled over to the pond and Laney passed out in the trailer.


I sat on the bank and watched my oldest three throw rocks and wander out onto the peninsula to relax. Kinda nice to enjoy the sun and the breeze and the fact that none of them were so young they'll just walk into the pond. It's in the details, right?

I love Mathew just lying on that bench.


A good day.