Adventures with the Molskness

1st event of the summer, hiking at the Latta Plantation, close to home.

We were so lucky to go during raspberry season so the kids stayed busy picking tons of them!

Jackson made this awesome bowl out of our map to carry them. But later we had to upgrade to a plastic grocery bag.

Wooded trail section. Addy was holding Lainey's hand. So Sweet!! The girls ended up finding a baby turtle on the trail.

Next short trail to the lake. What's everyone looking at?

UNC Botanical Gardens. The kids posed, on their own! Addy's friend Keira joined us for the day.

Favorite flower. It was in the greenhouse area. A rainbow.

Taking a break. Segregated boys and girls. Just like school!

Winston Salem Kaleidoscope Museum. This time Zachary joined us. FREE with passes! After Kristie and I convinced the grumpy lady at the desk we lived more than 90 miles away. Ugh!

The kids are looking at the animals. Addy actually checked into how much it would cost after falling in love with the quails. Ha!!

We took this group shot for Josh.

Hopefully one of them will be a dentist one day.

Girls working together to build a block structure. I love how they always stick together.

Zachary's creation. He's so funny. Always willing to pose for a picture.

Lame planetarium show. Kristie looks pretty though.

Playing with the big ball outside just before a downpour. We barely made it inside dry then the power went out. It was quite the memorable adventure.

Jarin's birthday pool party at the Morrison YMCA. Our 1st time there and as guests instead of members.

Jarin's birthday party part 2, so the dad's and older sisters could be included.

A visit to the NC Zoo! FREE with passes!!

Gathering around the cool air vent in the aviary. It was a 90 degree day but still better than cold snow.

The babies of the families checking out an otter.

My very favorite picture of the day. The elephants were so neat. They were drinking water with the trunks and spraying themselves to cool off.