We parked at the library and took the Riverwalk toward the Town Green.
Once we arrived at the Town Green it wasn't long before the kids were in the water!
But there was always time for a snack break.
And everyone had to have sunscreen.
Clemmie and Ruthie played Queen of the Hill
Then we noticed Ellen Axson Wilson standing there at her easel by the John Ross Bridge. We decided she needed some encouragement to finish her painting. We couldn't tell that she'd made any progress at all! So Clem went too have a talk with her.
And Ruthie followed.
They encouraged nicely, they cajoled, they scolded. To no avail.
Over and over they ran to the bridge to talk with Ellen but she just wouldn't listen.
As far as we know that lazy woman is still standing there looking at her canvas, but making no more strokes with her brush.
Finally the girls gave up on her and had a seat on a swing with Granny.
A nice passerby agreed to let Grandshaw have a seat and took a picture of all five of us. (Brannon had left on an errand.)
By the time we got back to Avenue A we were ready to rest, but Suzie was still going strong.
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