New Found Freedom

The overgrown median directly across from our home has become the new secret fortress, the "forest", the secret hideout, the best place on earth.  It is a wonderful space on so many levels.  The kids are outside with neighborhood friends for hours; exploring, playing games, & climbing trees.  The way childhood should be.

All the kids get along nicely.  There are a lot of siblings and a descent balance of boys & girls.  It is a new freedom for Q&R to be able to play without the constant supervision of Mama & Daddy.  Not to mention, it's nice to have a little time to clean up messes inside while periodically checking through the window on my little munchkins.

At the end of the day, everyone has a new scratch or bug bite from Mother Nature, and desperately need a bath.  The tub may have a disgusting dirt ring around it when they're finished bathing, but the stories they share and the laughter that comes with it makes it all worth it.

Addison's contribution to the "forest"...

Caden & Cullen's contribution...

she knows where to find "Bubba" & "Sister"...

jackpot...

showing off her "cheese" and cute chubby thighs...