4th of July Weekend

We spent 4th of July afternoon at Island Bay Yacht Club--swimming, playing games, and snacking. 

Caden ready for a race

After a full afternoon at the pool, we sent Curt off to work an overnight shift and waited for Nana and Papa to arrive in time for fireworks.

The next day, we visited Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis for the first time. Curt stayed home to sleep after working overnight. We were long overdue for a visit. We had heard wonderful things. The summer-long Lego display prompted us to make the visit. So glad we did! It was a fantastic day!

With Lego #1

Lego #2

With Lego #3

Lego #4

LOVE the glasswork!

Lego #5 (a snake) hiding in the back

Lego #6

With Lego #7

Lego #8

With Lego #9--The squirrels and bluejays eating from the birdfeeder was a favorite for Nana and Papa.

Lego #10

Cole and Kieran warming up by the fire ;)

Lego #11

Kieran and Cole

Kieran and Caden--That bunny is not to be messed with!

The Lego sculptures were very cool. Such talent! After lunch, we spent a couple hours in the impressive children's garden.

Lots of climbing ladders and slides

Making rivers and dams

The boys cooled off at the splash pad.

This photo was taken right before Cole was stung by the largest bee I've ever seen. Thankfully, he was fine, but his fear of bees and wasps has increased drastically.

Cracks me up!

Cole still upset about his sting

 Making our way through the hedge maze

Finished!

A view of the hedge maze from above

Some of the garden's beauties

Everyone enjoyed the day! We will be back.