This year didn’t bring any big trip for the Whaleys….who am I kidding? No year has brought us a big trip, but we still managed to get a few fun days out of the time off school. For us, it is just nice to not have to keep to the school schedule. And can I get an “amen” for not making lunches? With Ethan home, he was able to join us on our adventures too, which we all love Daddy’s help, I mean his company.

We finally tackled the zoo. I don’t think we had been since last fall and it was fun just to experience it as a family. We actually spent just as much time at the playground this time as we did with the animals. The girls are at a great age to run around together and always want to play, but it was usually too hot. However, the weather was beautiful while we were there, ending the day with a cool breeze.

This photo cracks me up. It was the only one that I got with all three girls. And this is Audrey’s “I have to potty” face. I love that we captured it. She pants like a dog when she has to go and I will say “Do you need to go?” Her response is usually something like… “….ummm….. nope!” But the actions speak louder than words to this momma.

Next up we hiked up a trail at Radnor Lake. We were going for the moderate level one on the south side, but it was closed, so we did the hard one instead. It was a little of a climb for the younger ones, but we all made it. I for one got an awesome leg workout carrying an extra 30 pounds up the hill. The girls spotted a few birds with Daddy, picked up sticks and acorns, and ran screaming from a few bugs, but we still call it fun. Again, the weather was great. Just what we all needed, a little time outdoors to enjoy God’s beauty.

The rest are just of us around the house. You may not think much of them, but I love to look back at these photos years later. Audrey is wearing a Chelsea Football Club (soccer) jersey that was Alyssa’s. Ethan was so excited, I mean really, when I dressed her that day in uniform.