Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Park


We have lived at the park for the past week. (Well, not actually lived. We did go home to sleep.) I don't know who could stay inside with weather like this.

Madeline had to scope out the scene before venturing out among all the boys one day. They can be a little rowdy you know.




But, once she was able to let go... she was ready to play!



The cutest thing this past week was the way she made friends. This is a new thing for her. Usually she plays by herself and just watches all the other kids. But, she made 2 new friends this week. They would follow each other around, going down the slides together and playing on the bouncy things together. It was really fun to watch. They both wanted to wear their sunglasses together. I love how Madeline prefers to wear hers upside down. I guess they just fit better that way.

This little girl was from London. I loved how she talked about the motorcycle and its side car (Picture it in an adorable 3 year old british accent.)



This is a favorite swing at the park among all the kids. I guess it is pretty comfortable.

We even took a picnic lunch with us several days last week.

We have loved going to the park so much that we brought daddy on Saturday.

We weren't the only ones with the wonderful idea of going to the park on Saturday. We got to enjoy some lovely guitar music while we were there. I wish this guy played every time we were there.

Oliver enjoyed the park mostly like this. It is hard to get a picture of him in the sling. But, since Andrew was with us one day, he could take the picture. (By the way, this is probably my #1 baby item right now. I don't go anywhere without my Peanut Shell. He sleeps so great in it and loves to just hang out in it when he's awake.)
We are so excited about this spring weather and getting to be outside. We realized that there has been snow on the ground for every day of winter this year. We even saw a little bit left at the park on Saturday. So, it is nice to see the buds on the trees getting ready to burst open and to feel the warm sunshine on our faces.

2 comments:

Beth Simmons said...

I love all these fun park pictures! It looks so warm and inviting! I'm glad Madeline is getting a little braver around other children!

Johnna Riddell said...

what a lovely set of photos. Isn't it wonderful, being able to get outside with the kiddos. It just feels good and there is nothing like the smiles on their faces when they can be at the park!!