What is in your backyard?

I like to think we have a fun kid yard. We have enough space for a pick up baseball or football game. The boys can hit golf balls clear around the house. Our driveway is great for bike or scooter riding, but honestly, it doesn't compare to my aunt's house.

On a visit to mom's a few weeks ago, we decided to visit one of the greatest backyards I have even been to. My Aunt Cheryl lives on this quaint lake where, over the part few years, she has accumulated some awfully fun toys. On this day, there were almost 20 kids there playing including family and friends. The kids had a blast.

Some kids played in the sand; my boys aren't huge sandbox people, so they didn't partake in that.

The first activity my boys wanted was to ride in the paddle boat. Here is Andrew helping to navigate the "wild seas."
He felt brave enough to follow that ride with a guided tour for Grandma.
Poor Ev was waiting on the side for them to return. He looked so sad with his little life jacket on that I immediately snatched a picture.
Auntie Cheryl also has boats, and lots of them! She has a little sailboat, a speed boat -- where you can water ski or tube-- a jet ski, and a pontoon boat.
I think the boys favorite part of the day was this giant raft she had tethered near the shore. This raft was the source of much fun throughout the day as they made up games to play and frolic on the raft.
Truly, her backyard blows most of ours clean out of the water, but I am so glad that every once in awhile I can visit enjoy a priceless day with the kids.