Last month the grandkids came for a few days. We went to a couple of our favorite places. On our way back from Tulsa we went to Wilson Park in Fayetteville. It is a magical place with a castle and pond, flowers, clay flower benches, and many avenues for imaginative play.
Ash and Eowyn in the top of the castle, hanging out with the Gargoyles!
They are now coming down the back of the castle, heading out on adventure!
Eowyn, I believe, is a fairy hanging out on a flower!
Hazel, of course, in her favorite role--Queen!
Close-up of the Queen!
Grey enjoyed climbing on everything. You can see some of the artwork on the floor of the castle.
Ash enjoyed climbing on the roof.
Quite a sighting of wildlife hanging out on a flower!
The next day we went to Terra Studios/Bluebird Factory in Durham, AR. We picnicked and played for part of the day. Some of the same artists that created the clay structures at Wilson Park created the magical gnomes and structures here.
Grey visits with the troll under the bridge. Such a brave boy!
Ash and Eowyn had to climb the lamppost--too tempting!
Papaw, Grey and Hazel climbed atop of the giant bug!
Every time we go we have to pose with our friend,
the gnome.
Good friends!
No trip would be complete without a tea party with the gnomes.
The Queen and her attendants, both real and clay!
Ash loves the dragons! No fear!
Another tradition--Papaw throwing a grandkid in the Monster trash can.
The most amazing part of this place is that it is FREE!!!
On my way to meet Joel in OK, I stopped at the park in Siloam Springs. Eva has promised the kids a puppy when Grey gets a little older. Everyone but Hazel petted the dog in the park. After it left she said she wanted to pet it also. Convenient? Eowyn has gotten so much better with dogs. She really wants a puppy!
Brave little girl!
Grey has no fear. He let the dog nibble on his hand.
We had such a great time and I also wanted to share with you our little corner of the world!
Kathy
