Grandma's Magical Backyard

The kids and I (plus Caroline and her kids) are partying in Utah this week while Ken holds down the fort (he's calling it his stay-cation) , training for his triathalon, and doing some stuff around the house.

The trip out here was uneventful and the kids are having a blast. My parents have essentially the coolest house in the world - with the best backyard.

Yesterday we picked 2 buckets full of the hugest, sweetest blackberries.

Happy Luke - he dug in the bushes like a champion.

Grandma and Ryan picking some berries.
Luke and Mommy


Caroline and I took care of the taste testing.

Crazy haired Evie lasted about 2 minutes and 3 berries - then went to play in the sandbox.
The boys then started a waterfight with water from the outside drinking fountain.

Then Grandpa joined in and was declared the winner after he hosed everyone down.