backyard playground

we finally broke down and bought a swing set. we had a perfectly good swing set that sophie got for her (i think) 5th birthday. but our house in helena had no backyard so we ended up giving it away. we had no idea, at that time, that we would be moving again. now we have a huge yard and we need some outside toys for these kiddos. this one was on sale at toys r us. and they are having so much fun.

the nature

We decided to get out and enjoy a little bit of nature on Sunday. We went to Little River Canyon in Fort Payne, Alabama. It was beautiful. The colors this time of year were breathtaking.

This was my attempt to get them all three in a picture again. It never works out like I think it will.

See Sophie's shirt? Protect Nature. We love the nature.

This is GG's smile again. She now says " Piece of cheese!!" when she smiles for a picture.

Awww.. little Shep just enjoyed the ride.

We have birdhouses!

Sophie and Daddy finally finished their project. They made three bird houses in all. I'm so horrible, I can't remember the type of bird for each house but, here they are.

We also put up a hummingbird feeder and have had at least four little hummingbirds coming to it. Sophie has loved watching them.