Tuesday, May 28

Snapshots

1. Our new rope swing in the backyard.  We surprised the girls with swings while they were away at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  2. Chalkboard panels on our door give the girls something to do in our room without bringing in a ton of toys!  3. Poesy in her playhouse.  4. & 5. We found Hope's old Little Tikes table in our basement and happened upon this kitchen at a flea market, so we set up a little kitchen area outside for the girls.  We are trying to fill our backyard with lots of fun things to encourage outdoor play.  Our yard stays extremely shady, so it's the perfect for just that.  :)

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day!  Johnny and I went to a concert and had a day sans-children where we did... well, whatever we wanted!  It was really nice.


13 comments:

  1. juni // hej juniMay 28, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    that swing!! what a lovely surprise for your girls :)

    juni // hej juni
    http://hejjuni.typepad.com

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  2. AmandaMay 28, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I had a play kitchen outside when I was a kid, and it was great! Mud, leaves, water, etc made for great ingredients, and it was super easy to clean off.

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  3. taraMay 28, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Awesome! I love swings. What a cool surprise. Love the outdoor kitchen. What a great idea.

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  4. LisaMay 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I love her cute little bun!

    xo Lisa
    Making Life's Lemons

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  5. RachaelMay 28, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Ahhhh, longing for a mature enough tree to take a swing.Rx

    http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. Hanna LeiMay 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Rope swings are great! Hanna

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  7. ginaMay 28, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    the rope swing looks like so much fun!

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  8. Danielle V.May 28, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Ah, I miss playing with my plastic kitchen set! Those were the good old days :)

    Best,
    Danielle
    http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com

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  9. Sailor JulyMay 28, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I want a rope swing!!! I've never had one. :o Also, I love the outdoor kitchen, so cute and there's nothing like playing outside (both as a kid AND an adult!) :D

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  10. Chris SamMay 29, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Love seeing your little lovelies playing..reminds me so much of my sister and I. We had a Little Tikes table, too. It was fun to play "restaurant," especially when grilling hamburgers and such (grew up in Arkansas). Reading your blog from China - ♡ - thanks for sharing a peek of your side of the world!
    p.s. rope swings are awesome! Andddd, love the dress!! Happy Spring to you!

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  11. Valentina DuracinskyMay 29, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    very cute pictures!

    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky Blog

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  12. LeilaMay 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    love your rope swing! :D And I'm so glad to see these little ones playing outside; lord knows how I try to convince my younger siblings to hang out outdoors. :P

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  13. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Woow, so lovely! I have the same little kitchen! :) I loved to play with it and "making" food.

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