A couple weeks ago, we took advantage of the beautiful weather (that was before it started getting above 100 degrees) and had a picnic in the canyon. It was just gorgeous. Sometimes I forget how lucky we are to have the mountains and canyons so close–this was a great reminder.

Enjoying the food.

I call this one, "Boy and Tree".

Chasing butterflies. Better watch out, butterflies. Calder looks like he means business!

Just hanging out on a rock with some kind of lizard carved into it.

We’ve also been having lots of fun at Farm Country, a nice little petting zoo just up the road from us. We have a membership there, so I take the kids at least once a week. It’s a great way to get out of the house, run around for a bit, and get to see the animals.

Lounging on the cow bench. Oh, and that shirt that Calder is wearing is one from the Haymond Wardrobe Archives. I love that he gets to wear clothes that his daddy and uncles wore.

This was a special day at the farm and they had this great little cow train that the kids could ride. It was heaven for these two.

So, it’s been a fun summer so far. Can’t wait to see what else it might bring!