More Fun in the Sun

On Sunday, the girls decided to put the perfect weather to good use and start a business. With all of the people walking down our sidewalks enjoying the sun, they decided that a lemonade stand sounded like the best opportunity. I advised the girls to get a little creative and not just have "run of the mill" lemonade. In order for them to capitalize on their business they needed a little "twist" . . . we came to the conclusion that a slice of lime (instead of a tired, old, lemon) would do the trick (creative thought . . . and that's all I had in the fridge).

In the first few minutes, the girls reeled in their first customers. They loved it so much that they paid $1 a cup instead of the asked 10 cents! Ka-ching!!

Jocie at work . . .

. . . Ella at work

The business started out with a boom. Unfortunately, the girls' first customers where also their last, if you don't include Carl and I guzzling down as many cups for 25 cents per refill (plus tip). All-in-all the girls split a profit of $4.25.

It's not often the girls all play together at the same time. Ella is usually "too hyper" for Jocie, or Jocie is "too cool" to play with Ella. But, we do have three swings on our playground, and all three girls took advantage . . . at the same time :)

Ella loves the playground in our backyard, which includes her play house.

Here she is in her "fort" right at the slide's landing.

Claire is very curious about everything outside. She loves to explore anything she can: the grass, the twigs, the rocks. You name it, she needs to touch it . . . and yes, taste it.

This spring has made us so excited for the up-and-coming summer. I can't wait to spend a ton of time outdoors! Hopefully the novelty of the nice weather doesn't wear off!