Big Kid Day

I love that our summer is one that allows us lots of chances to play, relax, go on adventures, enjoy each other, and do things that we can only do in the summer.  This blog makes it seem like all we do is go, go, go... While it's true that we do a lot of running, I think we have a healthy balance of fun around home AND enjoying all that summer has to offer.

Carson went to daycare this day, and the big kids got to have a Big Kid Day!

Jeremy and I told them it was a surprise day.  They love surprises, and it's fun to hear them guess where we're going.  It always gives us good ideas for the next surprise!

We started off with lunch at Chili's.  The ordered pizza.  Surprise, surprise. 

Then Jeremy and I got to actually talk to one another for a while, as Cooper and Izzy played all around Chutes and Ladders park at Hyland.  It was really very odd being there and not chasing around the kids and watching them like hawks.  We definitely feel like we are starting to transition into the big kid phase of parenting!  (I'll dry my tears later)  They chased each other around, mostly stuck together, and had fun just playing.

After Chutes and Ladders, we thought stopping to cool off was a good idea!  We found a new splash pad in Eden Prairie.  It was small, but not crowded at all.

And naturally, a cold treat on the way home was just what we needed!

Smoothie Selfie!

I love that the big kids talk about their special days with so much joy.  I love doing this stuff with them!