We decided since it was such a nice day to take the kids to one of our local lakes here. What we didn't know was that a storm was really close to us. It was only a 30% chance when we left the house so we thought we were in the clear. Once we got to the lake we noticed across from us it was getting dark. It gradually got darker and we heard thunder far off in the distance. We took a few pictures and then went for a very short walk.
Notice the sky is darker in this picture!
After we took this picture we walked about a foot into the woods when lightening struck right by us and scared us all half to death! Dave grabbed Alana, who was terrified, and I grabbed Tyler, who thought the noise was actually pretty cool, go figure! You could hear the crackling of the lighting and the thunder was so loud that our ears were ringing. Very scary!
We took Alana back to the lake to show her that won't happen every time we go there. She kept asking if she was brave. And we told her yes that she was brave. And even when you are being brave it is okay to be a little bit scared.
By the little 'river' that runs through town
Yes Tyler is eating Cheerios at the ice cream shop. He is very picky about his ice cream and will only eat mint chocolate chip ice cream. And it has to be the green mint chocolate chip not the white! But he was perfectly happy with his cheerios.
Alana on the other hand is like her daddy and will eat almost any kind of ice cream available. Throw it in a cone and she is a happy girl.
I guess all that walking (and the huge chocolate shake) made the boys sleepy! 
Climbing on up!
Now how many 3 and 5 yr olds get to stand on the ladder like that :) they thought they were just too cool. They were waving at all the guys that were standing around. I think they got a kick out of seeing the kids getting so excited about everything. 
Of course I had to take a shot of the kids with Daddy up there, even though he doesn't ride that.
Leaving the fire house
If only every time he would get back from a call his kids would be there to run up to him. Dave called to tell me they were on their way back so we sat on the picnic table waiting. The kids were SO excited when it rounded the corner. I had to hold Tyler back so the Engine could pull through before he ran up to greet his Daddy. 
"I missed you Daddy"
Sitting in the Tower waiting for Dad to come back
Who needs fire trucks when there is a perfectly good puddle to jump in.
Or a hydrant to run around
Nothing like lunch at a fire house!
My card and Place mat
Each kid made a picture of their mom. We had to guess which one was us. Very funny!