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Botanical Gardens


Last week, a day after our AC was repaired, The Lord blessed us with the most beautiful weather. Totally unexpected for July in St. Louis. But one thing I’ve noticed from 25 years of St. Louis living is that the weather here is unpredictable. We’ve had our air off all week. Low 80s during the day and dropping in the 60s at night. Unbelievable! This has been my favorite summer ever! I hate extreme heat or cold. I need some Hawaiian living!

Anyway, last Wednesday was the anniversary of Mr. Shaw’s birthday. He was the founder of the Missouri Botanical Gardens. That meant free admission all day! With Maggi and Mayci on their way to Chicago, I felt very responsible for documenting our day. While I didn’t take tons of pictures, as Mayci would have, I did get some!
I think I’m standing next to “Mr. Shaw”
botanical gardens
mom and boy
two boys
white flowers
kids in strollers
sisters
They seriously go crazy over the Botanical Gardens.
big family
boy looking at flowers
brothers sitting on bench
I’m telling you, this lovely lady loves Hostas.
pose
boys looking at pool
3 boys on stairs
Penelope and Kingston were amazed by this giant library
inside the library
cute baby
They loved the children’s area.
kids activities
play area for kids
toddler boy sweeping
young boy using broom
yellow flower field
After that, we went to Crondelet park for lunch. It was a beautiful view!
crondelet park
water fountain in lake
baby girl
2 baby girls
They had tons of fun running around the building we were in
funny kids
kids 3
children jumping
kids sitting on stairs
girl sitting on steps
cute toddler boy looking up
Even though Botanical Gardens is not what I call a fun place, we had a fun day! Lots of time outdoors, exactly what the boys need these days!
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Do not feed the ducks :(


I’ve been wanting to take the boys to feed the ducks for a long time. Arnold park was the only place I could even think of that allows it. Well, Arnold park finally reopened after being closed for a long time (due to flooding.) So we packed up the family and headed to the park. The first thing I noticed is that there were no ducks. Probably because of the second thing I noticed. A sign that said “no duck feeding!!!!!” (Probably worded a little differently) Well, that sign wasn’t going to ruin our fun. We headed to the playground on this beautiful July 1st (with weather in the 70s!!) The boys had a lot of fun. They need more opportunities to run out all their energy. We need a house with a huge backyard. It tends to feel really cooped up in our house and you can tell they are a lot happier outdoors.

toddler going down slide
Even daddy danced his way down the slide. This picture just cracks me up.
don slide
two boys sliding
dad helping boy on monkey bars
dad helping little boy on monkey bars
daddy helping toddler with monkey bars
kids on playground
boy swinging
Then these fools met up with us for a bit.
They took the picture, not realizing that I have the power to post it.
best friends
I asked Stef to snap a picture of our family. Maggi took this one with my phone.
big family

We had a fun day. It isn’t over yet! We’re about to go snuggle up on mommy and daddy’s bed to watch “Night at the Museum.” The boys don’t know it yet. Kingston is about to go to bed and then we will surprise them. They think it’s so fun and special to watch a movie in our room so I’m excited to surprise them!