JC Raulston Arboretum with Kade

Monday, November 11th (Veterans Day), Brock and Brent took a final stab at some off-shore fishing. I had the day off and opted for Kade to stay home too and have a Mommy-only outing!

What to do with a wild, rambunctious, always-moving, four year old (that won't break the bank)? We ventured over to JC Raulston Arboretum for some exploring and outdoor time. 

Kade worked out a compromise pretty quickly - if I take a picture of him, then he needed to take a picture of me in return. Okay, fine. 

Admiring the painted tree

Running off again!

Now here Kade starts with the posing. "Momma, touch the flower with your your hand...." 

"Momma, touch this flower with your hand, put your other hand out like this."

Maybe I was trying to recreate this picture....

Brock.... circa August 2014

Maybe we'll see Kade as a future director.... ;)

And.... I know you all were waiting patiently for Brock's fish pictures - I don't want to disappoint!! Brock reeled this one in all on his own!

9 pound King Mackeral

Blue fish

Video evidence of his catch!