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Let it sno!


On Sunday night, we decided to finally get around to walking over to the S&J sno cone location that is by our house.

When we got over there, it was closed 🙁 I have no idea why. So we walked back to the Lovings, welcomed Maggi and Mayci home from their trip, and then loaded the kids up to go to the Imperial location. S&J seriously has the BEST sno-cones I’ve ever had. I am usually not a fan. But they know how to do it. And I think many people agree. The line didn’t die down the entire time we were there. The creamy Wedding Cake is the best flavor on the menu. I say that with confidence even though I don’t know if I’ve ever tried anything else. It’s that good! I don’t want to try anything else! Don ALWAYS goes for grape flavored stuff. He got Grape Suicide. But after trying Kingston’s Ninja flavor, he decided to trade with him. Looks like he has a new favorite. Liam got Cotton Candy and Kai got Spider-Man. Evangeline slept through it all. She seems to do that quite often.
Walking home after we realized it was closed 🙁
young boy walking
Patiently waiting…
kids waiting at table
cute baby girl in car seat
young boy with red sno cone
young dad eating grape sno cone
I think Kingston approves
toddler boy eating green sno cone
dad and 3 boys
s and j
And on our way home, a beautiful sunset. This picture doesn’t quite capture it
sunset
I’m ready to go back really soon!
Blog, Family, friends, kids, park

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!