The Orchard fountains...

It's been so fun to watch Gage in the fountains this summer. Each time we go he gets a little bit more adventurous, stands a little bit closer to the water and has a little bit more fun.


Some of our favorite fountains to visit are at the Orchard near our house, partly because of the train that runs there also. This particular train ride was unique in that we had never ridden in the convertible coal car (Gavin is usually partial to the caboose), and we were riding with Gavin's good buddy, Kyla.

Besides the popular and wonderful standard fountains, there is also a sneaky little fountain on the way to the bathroom. Gavin and Gage have decided that it ranks pretty high on the fun/unexpected scale, so we always have to factor this stop into our visits now as well.

Here Gage is washing off his apple in the waterfall (aka sneaky) fountain.

Man, this child is CUTE! He probably asks me for hugs twenty times a day, and "hug" has become synonymous with "up" now too. I will gladly give this child as many hugs as he wants!!! He's been practicing his wide smiles with friends and strangers alike lately, and I hope that I'll be able to capture it on film soon. That, and coming around the corner with a whisper "hi" are about the cutest things you could ask for. We are so thankful for Gage. He's a real joy!