We love the water!

We have been enjoying the beautiful weather all week long! I have quickly figured out that the girls are much happier and we have fewer tantrums if they can spend some time outside everyday when I get home from work. This sounds like an easy task, but when you have 3 toddlers who sometimes go in 3 different directions with only one mama, it can turn ugly real quick! Most of the time, Riley and Makena stay put in the front yard and Lissy is my girl who tries to run up the street. Luckily, Auntie Jessica is right next door and she has been helping me wrangle the girls most nights this week (usually with 2 month old Calum in her arms)!

The girls love the wading pool and hose! I have to be quick or else they jump in the pool before I get a chance to get their swim diaper and bathing suits on.

Riley and Makena ("the twins") had a great time playing with the hose, while Alyssa went next door with Auntie Jessica for a few minutes. Even though we aren't sure if these two are identical, they sure do have a tight bond. These 2 are usually found together, while Alyssa is more independent and doesn't mind doing her own thing. Don't they make the simple things in life look fun?

Riley showing a little "plumber's crack" as she managed to pull down her swim diaper! Practicing for the future cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition?!?!?

Makena drinks from the hose like an old pro!

Our neighbors down the street have a beautiful fountain in their backyard and the girls decided to "christen" it for summer! We tried really hard not to trample on the pretty flowers that were just planted!

We couldn't forget a couple pics from the sandbox!

Lissy wasn't too fond of the feeling of the sand on her feet, although she tolerated it!