Our Summer Bucket List

To say the least, this summer is starting off nothing like we expected.  There were a few very rough weeks of accepting the fact that we wouldn't be adding either the baby girl or baby boy to our family.  This doesn't mean that we aren't still heartbroken, but after a while Dave & I made a decision to celebrate what we have & make this the best summer ever with Isaac.  Of course, it's not that we didn't enjoy Isaac before... but, we decided to be more intentional about doing memorable activities this summer.  So, I made a Summer Bucket List of fun things for us to do! 

And, this week, we kicked off our Summer Bucket List with a bang!

• Southlake Storytime--I've taken Isaac to storytime at two other libraries, but the one at Southlake's library is fantastic!  Isaac loved the parachute games, finger plays, & songs.  Every mom & child had a copy of the same book to read together, too.  When the lesson was over, the librarians brought out lots of fun toys for the kids to play with.  Plus, there's free Starbucks coffee for the moms!  What could be better? 

• Roanoke Splash Pad--Last summer, we went to a birthday party at the Roanoke Splash Pad.  Isaac couldn't walk yet, but he managed to have fun crawling around the splash pad.  But, he LOVED it yesterday and spent nearly three hours running, crawling, & climbing everywhere!  He didn't even like stopping to eat lunch.  There's also a park at the same location if/when your child gets tired of the water toys.  And, best of all, it's free!   

Trophy Club Pool
Yes, I know his hat is ridiculous, but he got so much sun
yesterday that he had to wear it today!  :)

• Trophy Club Pool/Splash Park--When I mentioned to my mom that we were going to the Roanoke Splash Pad, she asked if we'd ever been to the one in Trophy Club.  It's not far from my mom's house, so the other day I drove by it and knew we had to go soon!  I wish I had more pictures, but it really was all I could do to keep up with Isaac.  There were several different sizes of slides for kids, lots of gushers, and fun animal water fountains.  Isaac loved the toddler area and even spent awhile in the area designed for elementary kids.  At the same place is also a zero-entry wading pool and a lap pool.  We could have stayed hours longer!  I can't wait to go back!   (Kids under 35" are free.  Non-residents pay $5, residents $3.  You can also bring your own food into the park.)

Can I say again how much I love summer?!?