well, hello old friend

We decided to make good use of the

 "rare appearance"
of the sun this week

 and took the Spence-man to the playground during Ben's lunch break.

(Nate missed out since he was at school...but don't worry, I'm sure he was doing the same thing there.)

love ♥ this picture...

my little mountaineer

Kissing boo boos.

Ben will probably kill me for posting this one, but it makes me smile. 

Doesn't show what a great Papa he is?

This ginormous Great Dane was eyeing us the whole time from his yard

....he looked hungry. 

 Here's to hoping for more sunshiny goodness in the near future!