Ziplinin' Fun

One of my favorite things to do in the Spring and Summer (when I can ignore all of the weeding and yardwork that "could" be done) is hanging out in our backyard. I just love it, especially in the Spring when everything is still nice and green! Between the trampoline, hammock, zipline, and firepit, there is always something to do! I love having family and friends over for BBQ's and just hanging out.

The other day my little brother and his girlfriend and kids came over. We Barbecued and then Bryan hooked up the zipline. Above is Jordan trying it out. I think he tried it one time last year and then didn't want to do it again. This year he enjoyed it a lot more!

Carter had never dared to try it yet. We mentioned it again, and he said no. Then he saw Jordan enjoying it so much and decided he was ready to try it!

Brianna (she looks so graceful doing it, can you tell she is a dancer!)
I don't think I look so cute when I go down!

The boys had to trim some trees out of the way and Carter made good use of the branches to make a hut.

I love the look of concentration on Jordans face here!

Up the ladder he goes! I was so proud of Carter for trying it. Climbing the ladder is pretty scary!

A view from the neighbors yard, where the zipline goes.

And he's off! Carter always has a serious face when he is doing things like this and it used to make me wonder if he was having any fun. When we go to the fair and ride rides, when he is riding a 4-wheeler, whatever it may be, he looks so serious! Then afterwards I ask him if he had fun, and he bursts out a "YES" and then doesn't stop talking about it, it's hilarious!

So proud of himself for accomplishing another kinda scary thing! I am so proud of Carter lately. He has been more willing to try new things and is growing up so fast! Now he loves the zipline and wants to go on it everyday!

Brianna and Carter going down the zipline together.