money well-spent

back in september, we had concrete added to parts of our backyard to create a larger area for the kids to play and ride their bikes/scooters. when it was first completed, i was really excited to usher the kids out to play by themselves, but they weren't interested in it at all. the new space was left unused for several months. as a result, allan and i thought it might have been a mistake to pour money into the project. but, all that has changed! lucas and emma got up and dressed and headed out by 7:30 this morning and played outside ALL DAY! it was awesome! they didn't come back inside until allan got home around 5 o'clock. i even sent elise out there for some of the time while i worked in the kitchen where i could keep my eye on her. my friend tammy stopped by with her little girl and all the kids played outside while she and i visited and enjoyed our lattes inside. i had such a great a great day...a redemption from last week! :) here are lucas and emma playing outside on their scooters (don't mind emma's outfit...she decided to put on a pair of lucas' old pajama pants). wahoo!