Summer weekends

The last two weekends have been really nice b/c we've been (for the most part) without plans. We've been able to relax and play around home and Indy! Last weekend we went to the state fair. It wasn't too much fun b/c it was crowded and expensive. Then on Sunday we went to the zoo. It was perfect weather and suprisingly, not too crowded. This weekend we spent Saturday bumming around on the back porch. We got the pool and sandbox out and the girls did their thing while Barclay and I read books in lounge chairs. It was perfect! After dinner, we went on a bike ride with the girls. Lily loves wearing her Dora helmet. Addy tolerates her helmet, but takes it off at the first chance. We rode down to the lake to feed the ducks. They were rabid. The girls sat on the dock and tossed bread to them. At times, I was actually concerned that the ducks were going to attack. I've never seen them so hungry! After that, we rode over to the ice cream shop (again). I swear we are their best customers. They keep doing cooler and cooler things - for example, for the winter, they are going to start selling gourmet coffee! So I shall continue being their best customer. The owner told us last night that they're going to change the party room to a haunted house for Halloween. This morning we woke up and went to the children's museum. We spent a long time there today just letting the girls play and explore. Afterwards we went to the lunch and the girls were perfect in the restaurant! Is it too soon to say that we may have turned a corner??? We napped when we got home and then went to Betty and Peter's for dinner. The great thing is that next weekend, with the exception of one 3 year olds birthday party that is just 2 houses down from hours, we also have no plans. I love being unscheduled!