fun in the park

This morning we decided to take the kids to the park.  There is a nice playground with a creek nearby that Nancy said they love to visit.  It was a gorgeous day outside once again which is perfect for playing outside. Bennett took off for the playground as soon as he saw it.

We went on the slide first because that's Bennett's favorite.  After a few runs, it became apparent this slide is a little too big for Bennett.

We moved on to the swings.  Chloe and Bennett had a lot of fun.   They both like to go up high.

We found a slide more appropriate for Bennett's size.  It was a hit with all of the kids.  The three of them wanted to slide down at the same time.

Followed by Bennett wanting to climb up the slide and Chloe wanting to slide down and Justin wanting them both to get out of the way.

Followed by Justin and Chloe wanting to climb up the slide at the same time and Bennett wanting to slide down. 

Looks like they all got what the wanted in the end.

Chloe had enough and moved on, but Justin hung back a while to observe Bennett's climbing technique.

We had a hard time pulling Bennett away from the slide.  As soon as we walked away far enough that it was out of sight he was happy to go to the creek.

Bennett was trying to walk into the creek.  Justin was showing him how to play in the water without taking a dive in.

Walking across the creek on the bridge is a good way to cross and stay dry.

I love my boys.  Bennett is almost tall enough so Daddy doesn't have to bend over too much to hold his hand.

Chloe and Justin were so busy running around that this is the best shot I could get of the two of them.  They were throwing rocks into the creek, climbing on the rocks and running across the bridge.  They know how to keep busy.

What a nice place for a family picture of the Pledgers.  They make such a cute family.

When it was time to go, Bennett took off again down a path like he was the leader of the pack.  I think he was hoping it would make us stay a while longer.