Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away...

One day this week we drove south about half an hour where it was sunny, warm and no snow so the kids to run and play to their hearts content without being bundled up like Ralphie's little brother.

We found two great parks to play at, and even enjoyed a great BBQ lunch!

The best pic we could get of all 4 kids together :o)

Cailyn, our little monkey girl, was so happy to be climbing!!

The shrillness of this squeal nearly cracked the camera lens!!

"DEN!!" (aka, 'again!')

Cailyn's most favorite playground activity is swinging. She LOVES to swing, and must ride each and every swing at every park at least once.

Sharing her favorite pasttime with Daddy

Hannah was just plain giddy, running from toy to toy, not quite sure where to start.

Kilroy was here!!

Struttin' her stuff in her cool shades

A mother's favorite thing - her child's laughter!!

Not sure what he's doing, but the Mission Impossible theme song is running through MY head...

Cailyn and Rachel rockin' out

(and check out that backdrop! Not a bad place to play!)

Swinging...again!

Daddy chasing Hannah at the second park

Getting closer...

"Gotcha!"

(other possible captions for this pic: 'I once caught a fish...')

Before returning home, we indulged in a yummy snack of apple slices and caramel sauce!

It was another great day with the family, and it was awesome to soak up the sun and the warmth. But I was glad to get back to the winder wonderland for a few more days.