A week with Grandma, Kaira and the girls - The fountains

Bri and Amanda started their long trek home on Saturday morning, and we were very lonely all weekend. Luckily, Grandma Kathleen and my sister Kaira came to town on Sunday evening!! The best part is they were staying for a WHOLE WEEK. Hip Hip!

I've already given you the low down on our Fourth of July activities, so I'll move right on to the fun-filled family focused fountains. FABulous!

We actually started by doing a session at Kaleidoscope, but I forgot to bring my camera...which worked out perfectly, because I spent 75% of my time there dealing with the mother of a tantrum Laney decided to dole out.  But, hey. The other 10 minutes were awesome.

We let the kids change into their swimming suits in the bathroom at the Crown Center, then we dashed across the street and scoped out a good table. There was a nice breeze coming through and we had an acceptable amount of shade, so we were all good to go.

And now! Cute pictures of the girls!

Addie.

Megan.

Laney.

 

Charlie!!! Stike a pose, Charlie! 

 

 

The girls spent a good part of their time laying in the warm shallow puddles, just basking in the sun, chatting and being picturesque. 

The boys?

They went another route.

Mathew. Waterlogged and coughing up ---- I have no idea.

Ethan. Doing what all boys do at fountains.

All in all, a very fun day. Made infinitely better when Grandma Kathleen sprung for some salt-water taffy. It's becoming a fountain tradition. Unless it's any flavor we consider spicy or unusual...then we unwrap it, sniff it, drip on it, wrap it back up and try to put it back in the bag.

**Pictures courtesy of my personal photographer, Kaira Tucker. Or as some like to call her, Mother Tucker.