Wide Open Spaces

From our perch on the deck, the moms and grandmas could keep an eye on the goings-on.

Seriously. Every child needs an Uncle Clayton. He's a wonder, that brother-in-law of mine. Lots of acreage and the ability to kick the ball high and long.

It does wear a child out, all that fresh country air, and running.

They all had a great time.

Thankfully, there was finally a break in the humidity. Still hot and sunny though.

Aren't they just the cutest?

Notice how high in the air he can kick that ball.

I kicked it once. It landed on the roof.

See that speck at the tree line? That's grand-nephew. He knows that there are twin fawns that live back there and he wants to visit them again.

After all that activity, Uncle Clayton gave everyone a relaxing swing in his hammock.

And then it was back to preparing imaginary cookies in the toy oven.