A Few Minutes of Sunshine

It's been nice having cooler weather this past week but the downside has been that it's been overcast and gloomy and raining off and on so it really hasn't been conducive to doing much outside.  Today, after the girls got up from their naps it was FINALLY sunny and beautiful outside.  We were going to go to the Children's Garden but then I decided that it would just be too much hassle to go anywhere so I filled up Emmie's pool in the backyard and we all went out and played! I'm so glad we went outside when we did because after about an hour of playing a storm hit and it POURED rain.

Ellie and I found a shady spot and stretched out on some quilts. Ellie had the BEST time stretching out in the fresh air and there was a gentle breeze which she loved (plus she didn't have clothes on which makes her very happy).

Franklin stood guard over Ellie and me.

It had been quite awhile since Emmie had gotten to play in her pool and she had sooooo much fun!

Emmie had a great time filling up her teapot...

...chasing Franklin around to give him water...

...and seeing the satisfaction on his well-hydrated face!  (I love that Franklin is licking his lips in this picture!)

The girls sunbathing (or shadebathing really).  I can't wait  for Ellie to be old enough to play outside with Emmie.  They're going to have so much fun!  Ellie already has a great time watching Emmie and Emmie loves to entertain Ellie!

Also while we were outside we once again attempted to play red light, green light.  Emmie understands the basic concept but we still have a long way to go...it's quite entertaining to watch though!