Running from the Law: Spray Play

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Spray Play

Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous Spring day and after our morning hike we pulled out the garden hose to water the plants in the backyard. It wasn't out five minutes before Mac confiscated it and turned it on his little sister the second that Ryan and I weren't looking. I heard screams and knew immediately what happened, but I wasn't expecting Mim's reaction to being sprayed in the face with freezing cold water. If there ever were a set of photos that completely sums up the relationship between these two nuts, it would be these. Mac is relishing in dishing out the abuse and Mim is loving every single second of it and coming back again and again for more. Their friendship has come such a long way over the last year and it's simultaneously heart-wrenching, heart-warming and heart-breaking to watch them interact with each other. They're finally getting to an age where they can talk and play together, which usually ends up in tears and screaming, but has so many lovely moments in between when he's being a sweetheart and helping her with something or she's being a goofball to make him laugh. Most days are still rough, but we're getting there...I think...I hope. 
I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship...

Maybe.

35 comments:

  1. Precious! And Mims a trooper...I don't think either of my girls (or myself) would react like that! Enjoy their friendship!

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  2. Yay for gorgeous spring days and weather!! And double yay for budding beautiful friendships among siblings. I see Mac as being the protective older brother as they get older. Precious pictures!!

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  3. Hahaha, these pictures crack me up! Their expressions in every picture is PRICELESS. Definitely an amazing (blooming) relationship!!! I hope they recreate this when they're 25!! ;)

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  4. Ha ha! Mac is the epitome of big brother. I love that Mim just loves him so much she takes it. They are quite a pair. I laughed so hard while reading this.

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  5. Haha, she is totally loving it! I love her personality!!!

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  6. We had some downright beautiful weather the past few days, too! These pictures are fabulous! I want to be Mim when I grow up. Her personality just shines!

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  7. This is just the cutest!! My husband sprayed me and the baby with the hose the other day by mistake.. she was not amused =)

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  8. This is so cute!! Love their relationship! I can't wait to see my boys interacting like this.

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  9. Holy moly, this is the cutest thing ever!!! I love Mim's sweet little disposition!

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  10. These pictures are so fantastic! They are just so sweet together! And thank goodness for sunshine and warmth!!

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  11. They are so cute together! Nothing like sibling love!

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  12. these pictures are so so great! They seem so happy! great post :)

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  13. I think these may be my very favorite photos yet!! Just gorgeous!

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  14. ha love it. Sounds like an older brother. But her reaction is the cutest =)

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  15. I absolutely adore these pictures! As the oldest I can definitely relate to being the one operating the hose :p

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  16. This is the cutest! Loving that it's finally warm enough to start doing things like this!

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  17. Oh my goodness this is SO cute. I remember when my kids did this at those ages... ha, ok... I could still see them doing this. Ahh, brotherly and sisterly love :)

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  18. You totally nailed the sibling dynamics in this house too. One day they will realize how extraordinarily blessed they are to have each other (and then us moms can finally have peace ;)

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  19. I love these pictures!!! Mac totally looks like he's in charge and Mim looks like she is just so happy to be playing with her brother! I love how she totally just takes it though and doesn't mind being sprayed right in the face!

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  20. Mim is the best little sister ever!!! And Mac is looking ultra cool shirtless and in his shades.

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  21. These pictures are priceless! Nothing like a sibling relationship :)

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  22. OH my gosh! This series of pictures is priceless! This makes me even more excited to add another boy to our family; I hope in a few years, this will be my boys!

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  23. Ha, ha! So cute. Lil Mim is so soaked but she looks like she is having a wonderful time with her big brother. Love it. :)

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  24. Oh I love it! Such a typical brother/sister relationship!

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  25. Baha ha! Such precious memories. You took some amazing photos too.

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  26. Such perfect photos! Yes, I know all too well about that heartwarming/heartbreaking relationship! You definitely have to wait for those sweet moments in-between!

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  27. Aww so sweet! There's nothing more fun than getting your sibling drenched haha.

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  28. Aww so sweet! There's nothing more fun than getting your sibling drenched haha.

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  29. This is the best series of photos, ever.
    Mac's face. Mim's face. Priceless!

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  30. Ok these are my absolute favorite pics of these two so far!!! And that's saying a lot because you always have some good shots. But these are so fun!! Gotta love that brother sister relationship.

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  31. Catching up here.. :) These are the BEST pictures - so much fun, love their expressions!! I bet it was just as entertaining for you to watch.

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  32. How did I miss these?!?!?! These are AMAZING! Love it so so so much!

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