Family Time

 Ryan recently gave a talk at church about wholesome family activities and while I missed the talk, he had practiced with me and I loved hearing about how my kids enjoy doing things together.  This last week we were able to go miniature golfing and to the new Holiday gas station.  The Mini golf place was a big let down.  A third of the holes were buried in water and the place was just not kept up.  The kids couldn't care less and had fun.  Annabelle and Ryan like to go as fast as they can and not worry about how many strokes or waiting for us when they finished.  Nathan and Greg take their time and try.  Callie is in between.  It takes her a bit of time, but she does let Greg or I help her out a little.

 I love moments like this.  I love that Nathan can still laugh and play with his younger siblings.

 So you may be thinking that it couldn't possibly by that fun to walk to a gas station, but you would be wrong.  The kids have been watching this Holiday get built for the past few months and every since it opened have been begging to go (not Nathan).  Life is busy but one night this week we didn't have scouts or soccer or meetings and so we walked over and got some yummy drinks, or in Callie's case a bag of cotton candy.  Everyone was happy, everyone was all sugared up and it was a gorgeous leisurely stroll through our neighborhood.  As can be expected, the kids can't wait to go again.