Yesterday was the first nice day after a long, cold winter. While the day started out a bit chlly, I took my kids out for a bike ride, playing outside, a picnic & hours of fun in the park, and more.
Boy, were they tired (and their Dad).
Of course, it wouldn't be a perfect day with the boys doing some shenanigans while the women aren't watching…

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