Little People find

We have a thing for Vintage Little People toys. Actually, Kevin started it by finding them on e-bay and at thrift stores and I just kinda got hooked too. Yesterday we were at the MCC auction and we spotted a Sesame Street Clubhouse with all the accessories at the toy table. (We saw a few other sets for sale too but we had those already!) The seller was open to offers and she took what we offered her. So after a good clean, it was presented to Kendra and Owen. Well, lets just say we have had quite a good day at the deWolde house because they have spent ALL day playing with their new toy! There are lots of slides and merry-go-rounds and secret exits to keep them busy. I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon enough but for now, it is great fun!!!

Day at Rolley Lake

We decided with all the beautiful weather we've been having, we should get out for the day and enjoy it because the rain will come again soon enough. So, on Saturday, we packed up a picnic lunch and drove out to Rolley Lake, just north of Mission. It is a beautiful place with a very nice, flat walk all the way around the lake. Some of it is boardwalk but most is through the trees, just along the lake. It was so neat to see and listen to Kendra as she asked questions about everything she saw: "What kinds of "aminals" eat mushrooms?", "Who made all the holes in the trees?" "Can we find some bugs or frogs or turtles in the water?" She loves to explore new places and discover new things.

There were lots of little "seats" from fallen or cut down trees that were perfect for taking a little rest!

Owen wasn't too thrilled to have to be in his stroller but once we started moving and bouncing along the path, it was all okay! We did let him out running later and he had a blast playing in the sand and water after lunch!

My little ballerina!

We were looking through the cupboard this morning and I found a hand-me-down set of ballerina slippers and Kendra's tiara from our family reunion last year. We put on the little dress-up skirt we had and "voila" - Kendra was a ballerina! She went spinning around the house doing pirouettes and standing on her toes. It was pretty cute - almost as cute as watching Owen try to copy her!!