It is finally starting to cool down a little bit! This means that we can actually play outside during the day and visit parks we haven't been to in a while because they aren't shady enough (for mommy, who would melt!).
Recently we visited what my kids call the "Castle park". It has wonderful wooden play equipment that my boys just love! We invited some friends to go with us and had a blast. It was wonderful to be outside, enjoying the cool breezes and the sunshine.
There was so much to do! Jonah and his friend Amelia loved playing the chimes.
Amelia and her little brother practiced their spelling with the alphabet blocks.
The kids enjoyed everything! The swings, the slides, the wood chips, the cool air, the sunshine. I took my zoom lens and managed to capture a shot of Jonah that I really love.
He is doing such a great job balancing on the beam don't you think?For some reason this picture of my son achieving balance reminded me about my struggle sometimes in seeking a balance between my many roles -- wife, mother, friend, librarian, sister, daughter, teacher, student, individual. I have yet to find the perfect balance, but as long as I'm moving forward I figure I am making progress, right?
"Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some."
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Back to school was always my favorite time of year when the kids weren't school age. I just loved that all the tourist and school kids had vacated our favorite hang outs. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy PSF!
Wow, I was enjoying your playful post, and then I got to the last shot and your thoughts about it. What a great insight and a terrific picture to go with it!
ReplyDeleteThat last shot and those words are great! I enjoyed reading this post!
ReplyDeleteYes, so true. Just keep moving forward!!! It is a challenge to find the balance in our lives when we have so many roles to fulfill.
ReplyDeleteI loved your analogy here. We've just begun a new school year including early morning seminary for the first time (as parents) and suddenly I feel like the balance beam just got a whole lot harder to balance on!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fine balancing act to me, that place looks so amazing. great photo friday
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I miss the days when my kids only worry was what to go on next at the playground.
ReplyDeleteI love these pictures!..I have a daughter that was blonde and curly when young, and her name is Amelia also....kinda looks like her from the back ! Oh, the memories..now she is 23...sigh! Wonderful photo's!
ReplyDeletelooks like a great playground... and yes a balancing act is a great way to look at the life of a mother
ReplyDeleteAs long as your moving toward something you are making progress. Sometimes I feel that I've achieved some sense of balance if I make it through the day with out pulling my hair out or bursting into tears. Maybe I just need to get my hormones in balance. Great post. Very heartfelt with a great message.
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what a thoughtful post and I love the quote. I’m remembering 9/11 today here’s my link Have a nice Friday!
ReplyDeleteBalancing is always a challenge for Moms! (And probably everyone else as well!)
ReplyDeleteOh, I need more balance in my life!! That is such a great picture to illustrate your point!
ReplyDeleteWe have a castle park near us too and your pictures seem familiar...do we live close and I didn't know?
We have a "Castle Park" near our house, too, but it looks like it's a different one. What fun pictures!
ReplyDeleteNice pics of kids being kids. Glad it's cooled down for you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a pretty cool playground/park. Cute picture of your little man. Balance is the soght after goal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot - I really like the sunlight and the simplicity of it. Balance is tough to achieve but I'm constantly striving for it myself! :)
ReplyDeletePictures are great, your kids are gorgeous! I love the quote at the end of your blog, too. It's always hard finding that balance in life!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! That looks like a really fun place!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great park and the kiddos made great use of it!
ReplyDeleteI love the quote at the end of your post. And we have a park very similar to that where I live! It's really great. :)
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