Dinkey Creek

 This weekend we had double the fun as we went on an excursion and the kiddos were invited to a birthday party.  Our calendar is filling up more and more which is exciting.  Jayson brought home some foam swords that were the highlight of the week.  Now we play lots of Jake and the Neverland Pirates.  I haven't decided whether I am relieved for the break of acting out Frozen or not.  I am always the lucky candidate of being Captain Hook which means I get attacked by the swords and little pirates.

Here comes "Jake" ready to rescue Izzy.

Enjoying their "sun" umbrellas.

Ellie tells her baby to go to sleep,
then she tells her baby to cry, and finally
he gets to be a happy baby all wrapped up.

Ellie and Jack playing baby...

Ellie planted Zinnia seeds back in April and now they are in full bloom.

She is so proud of them and checks on them first thing every
morning to see what new blooms have opened. 

Dinkey Creek in the Sierra National Forest...

The kids played in "The Slicks"  which are little pools carved out of granite.

 I believe Ellie referred to this spot as "rock Heaven".  My pockets were over flowing with rocks.

It was very slippery so Jack had many falls.

Ellie was convinced the pebbles were fish eggs.

Jack was amazed by the water fall slide.

As always the kiddos made friends, and they were catching little fish.

Birthday Party Fun...

Brave little lady was ready for some fun!

Jack wasn't so sure about going on his own.

I think she liked the slide!

I had to take Jack through the obstacle course and it was quite the work out.

Jayson was giving me a hard time for taking so long so I dared him to go.
He definitely took longer!

Our party favor was the ingredients for Gak.

They wanted to make it as soon as we got home.

Jack liked making snakes.