Belleview Park (before the fall)

It's become a summer time tradition--every year the kids and I go to Belleview Park with Kristin and Nate.  

This year we also took Darcy.  She is not a natural water dog...

and spent most of the first hour trying to climb her way out of the stream.

It took a lot of encouragement...

and patience... 

from everyone...

to convince her that the stream was really ok.

Still, I think this is her favorite way to cross the water! 

She was more than happy to hang out on the blanket with me...

while the kids explored the tunnels... 

and cliffs on the east side of the park. 

Oh, that Darcy--she's always the center of attention! 

Of course, the whole day didn't revolve around the dog. 

There are so many fun things to do at this park.

It's no wonder...

that we go back year after year!

Heading home, tired and broken, but happy nonetheless!

July 2011