fun with friends!

I feel so blessed for the new friendships I'm developing and the old ones that are continuing to grow. When Hayden younger, I didn't have any mom friends. I was only twenty and everyone my age was still being young and all the moms with kids his age were so much older and more established that I was. It was such a difficult place to be. Now with two more kids added to the family and a wonderful church, I am finally in that place I so desperately wanted and needed to be in.

Yesterday, I took Hayden and Reagan to the park to meet my friend Jen and her kids, Noah and Kendra. It was warm, but considering how ridiculously hot it's been, it was a lovely day! And *surprise* some other friends were there for a playdate as well! So good to be able to visit with other moms while the kids got to play. Reagan is just big enough to wander around the playground by herself and it was fun watching her try and climb up and over things. Her favorite was definitely the swings! Every time I put my arms out to get her, she would wave me off and shake her head no. Too cute! After an entertaining picnic lunch, we headed to the kiddie pool. Man, if I had known that it was free to get in before, I would have taken the kids there sooner! Hayden, Noah and Kendra all had a blast. Reagan was a little unsure of the water at first, but she soon warmed up to it! After almost an hour of splashing and playing, our little ones were all tuckered out- time for a nap! So much fun and so thankful for such a good friend!

Today I was finally able to get together with friends Laney and Jaime! We had tried a couple weeks ago, but sick baby prevented that. Reagan stayed home with Daddy so I could sit and visit without trying to keep her in the highchair. The kids all played in the playland while the mommas sat and talked.. very loudly! Such an entertaining lunch! These are two rather new friends, although I've known them both for almost a year now. Glad that we've been able to get to know each other better over the summer! I'm looking forward to many new memories with these ladies! :-)