Sunday, August 15, 2010

Let's go fly a kite...

...up to the highest height.
Let's go fly a kite
And send it soaring!
(Name that movie tune)

Anyway, I have been wanting to go fly a kite with Emily all summer.  I was fascinated with kites for a time growing up and received a nice nylon one as a gift at some point.  Since the weather was absolutely gorgeous today and there was a nice breeze from the NW, I packed up the kids and headed to the high school football field, which is located on top of a hill.  We started off on the practice field but eventually moved to the actual field.  Unfortunately, the wind wasn't steady enough.  We got the kite up on several occasions, but only for 15-60 seconds at a time.  Emily was still thrilled.  Here are some pictures:


What did Lincoln do during our kiting attempts?  He had fun stomping around on the metal covering of the water drainage system and getting to know the football field. ;o)