"It is fun to be in the same decade with you." Franklin D Roosevelt

After our warm picnic (see post below), we decided to cool off in down-town Little Rock. This is something new that we have not tried before. F-U-N and FREE. It's a great activity that the kids loved and the scenery is hard to beat. I love nature or should I say the beauty of nature. If you know me, you know I don't like outside stuff. BUT this was so much fun and the kids loved it. It's a fountain where anyone can run through it and play as long as you like. The other kiddos there were having a blast as well. And it seems that all ages are full smiles!




At first the kiddos were running up to the water and then running away. Just getting used to how the water shoots from the ground and not real sure what to think at this point...... Daddy decides to join the fun.

Jason's face is funny and you can tell that Reese is in the middle of it all. By the end, the kids were soaked!

Reese trying to step on the water hole.

Reese (below) got caught standing in the middle when the triggers went off. She wasn't sure what to think at first because the water was shooting her from every angle.

But, she loved it anyway!

After the soaking, we went for a walk in the area to find other fun things to play with.

Below is our new walking bridge that connects Little Rock to North Little Rock.

This playground stuff is fun to climb. Of course Reese had to try it out.....

For you locals, this is located at the River Market. So fun.... we should get together and go back :)

Child Life & Edu Picnic - "To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun?" Katharine Graham

E and her daddy


Jonas loves to play in water....



R with M in the background.


G-man!!! Such a doll!


R looking up at me.

We had our annual picnic Sunday afternoon and it was nice to see everyone outside of work. The weather was extra warm, but the kids didn't seem to mind as they played and ran around. I have to brag for a bit..... I do work for one of the best company's but besides that, I work for an excellent department within ACH that strives hard to make every aspect of our job better. I love my job, I love my team, and I think we work well together. We are a dynamic team and if you find yourself at ACH needing some extra TLC, just call on Child Life. We'll be there.... I trust anyone that helps you out. Love you guys... and yes, go ahead and laugh at me..... (to all my co-workers).... :)

Play Time Pizza

"I don't think about risks much. I just do what I want to do. If you gotta go, you gotta go." Lillian Carter

This is what I found today in our home during our play-date with Kelsie and her mom, Beverly. She has no fear. Apparently Jonas is learning that as well.

Elizabeth in LR, first pig-tails, j-u-m-p

Elizabeth Scaife is one of my all-time besties from college. Jason & I both met her at the same time back in 2000. She has become a beloved sister and forever friend to our family. I even named Reese after her. She came to visit and due to Gustav, she was able to stay longer than expected, which was a pure miracle and JOY for me. The girl is busy and has lots of people to see, so when she stayed with the Lozada's for 8 days, I was thrilled. We had a relaxing 8 days eating, talking, staying up late, watching movies, walking, shopping, and giggling. She even was Jonas' roomie and didn't mind it one bit at all. One thing she carved into our daily lives... eating more fruit :).


p.s. We went to the Big Dam Bridge here in LR and you would never guess that 2 other people stopped us and told us they went to USM as well. Go eagles!!!!!

Elizabeth is teaching Jonas how to actually jump off the ground. He can sorta jump, but I was trying to capture them both mid-air.



And here is Reese with pig-tails for the very first time. Her hair is actually longer than you think, but due to those tight curls, it looks short. BTW, she took them out 20 seconds after I captured the pic.



Couch potato time with dad...... and a little tickling of the toes!



Reese not in the best mood.... but we loved you here, Elizabeth and please come back if Ike hits New Orleans!

Play-time at the Lake!

Reese & Jonas



G & Jonas in the pool while Reese stands by not sure what to do....


G in the ice-chest.... Reese thought this was so funny!



H, 15mths..... expecting a baby sister in Dec.





G in time out.... but way too cute!


Jonas playing in the water!