backyard

one of the best things about our new backyard is the sand pit under the deck... it's not really a sand box, but there is a lot of sandy dirt, and Dad left some shovels under there... so the kids got to work.

and when Emalie started helping out, they really 'got into it!'

I splurged at Wal-Mart and got a $2 sprinkler so the kids could cool off and rinse off after the sand

Afton loved it.

so did Rayna

and even Emalie decided to rinse off before coming inside :)

ps, Malachi did get wet too, but he wouldn't jump, nor was he excited about pictures this particular day...