Last week Tuesday we had a completely open day with nothing to do. One of the last free days of the summer and I wanted to do something fun with the kids, but I didn't feel like spending $50 or more just to keep busy. It seems as if everywhere you go there is an admission fee or ticket cost or someway that I end up handing over my credit card....again!
So we decided to head down to Falls Park. It was a beautiful day -- finally not too hot and humid. And the falls were roaring after all the rain we've had. We climbed the rocks and goofed off and had a great time. We also headed to the Downtown library which was recently renovated and found some good books to check out to end the summer with. I kicked myself for not packing a picnic to eat at the park. That would have really perfected my "cheap" day. Instead I did end up spending a little money at Cheds -- a quaint little joint downtown on Phillips Ave. with fabulous custom made grilled cheese sandwiches. I do love atmosphere of downtown and this was a great altnerative to Burger King which Taryn was pushing for.
So we did it -- we had a great day on a budget.
Here are a few photos of our "cheap" day:
Just a bit of drama for you.
Take a look at the tongue, would you? He asked me the other day if I thought he had the longest tongue in the city. He just might!
The serious mountain climber!
As I was shooting pictures of the kids, I decided I wanted one of me with each of the kids. If you were to judge by the photos taken over the years, I'm not sure I exist. So I handed Paige the camera and she really got into it, posing us and clicking away.
Then I asked Carter to take a photo of Paige and I...suffice it to say, he would rather throw sticks...So we got exactly that...ONE photo. Oh well!
It was good times I tell you!
Tell me...what do you do for good free fun?
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