Silver River State Park

Today Chris, myself, Jackson, and Chris' dad ("Pa") went to the Silver River State Park. We had such a great time! Chris and I were looking for something cheap and fun to do outdoors today since it was such a beautiful day, so we decided on the Silver River park. It was only $4 per car load to get in. We brought the stroller of course and put Jackson in it facing foward for the first time. (Before, he had to be in the car seat which snaps into the stroller) He LOVED it! He was able to look at everything and was smiling and laughing and kicking his legs. We hiked the trail through the forest down to the silver springs river. Chris and Pa pointed out all the different plants along the way. We even saw a baby deer! The ride was kind of bumpy, but Jackson loved it! Once we got down to the river, we took Jackson out and dipped his feet in the cold, crystal clear water. He really liked that because by that time he was sweating! It was also the first time I had to use plenty of sunblock on him (though he really wasn't IN the sun). We rested there for a while and Jackson had a little picnic on the bench :). It was a really great day, and we plan on going back there often. Who knew such cheap fun existed right around the corner........ :)
Love, The Turners