A Walk Around Lake Lynn

Lake Lynn

This past weekend, Dave's Mom came up to visit along with her dog Rocky.  The kids thought it would be fun to take Grandma and Rocky for a walk at the park.

It was a hot afternoon, so Rocky decided to cool of by taking a dip in the lake.

Rocky going for a swim.

Grandma and Ashleigh looking on.

We saw plenty of ducks and geese by the lake.

And turtles

The bridge going around the lake

A view of the lake

After our hot 2 mile walk around the lake, we cooled off with some ice cream from Goodberry's!

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Backyard Art Project - Part 2

Last week, I shared the beginnings of our backyard art project with a curbside table Dave found.  After seeing this post at Granny's Attic, I knew our curbside find would make a great chalkboard table for the kids! 

We bought a can of chalkboard paint from AC Moore using a 50% off coupon (love those coupons!).  Dave painted the table top according to the directions on the can.

After a few days wait, the table was ready for the kids to enjoy!

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Dave and I thought we'd let the kids get involved in our latest trash to treasure makeover.

It's a large table with leaves.  We have an idea in mind for the table, but the kids don't know yet :)

Reed painting his table leg

Ashleigh at work

Clayton cheesing for the camera!

I thought having the kids wear oversized t-shirts would be enough to keep paint from getting everywhere.

I was SO WRONG!

Stay tuned for more on our backyard art project!

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Picking Blackberries at Vollmer Farm

We spent a very HOT afternoon this past Sunday picking blackberries at Vollmer Farm in Bunn, NC.

Like their strawberries, Vollmer's blackberries are organically-grown.

Blackberries!

Ashleigh picking some blackberries

Reed with his bucket

Clayton decided to find some shade

A dragonfly amongst the berries

Our blackberries

After we finished picking berries, we headed back up to the market building where the kids had fun playing in this old airplane.

We also cooled down with a treat from the homemade ice cream shop - the Wildcat Whopper!  Two bananas, 7 scoops of homemade ice cream, 5 toppings, whip cream and sprinkles!

Yum!

Clayton playing a game of checkers with Daddy on the front porch.

Just a swingin'!

We're looking forward to going back in a few weeks to pick blueberries and maybe some more blackberries.

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