Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Parks and Recreation

The air is warming, the flowers are blooming, and the park beckons for wee little feet to stomp around on its crunchy grass (it's the desert...it takes awhile for the grass to get lush and green 'round here). So we pack up the car and the baby and head on out for some fresh air.

It's hard not to get grass on your tushie when there's lots of hills to conquer.

Adalyn surveys the land for her to conquer...

Adalyn, the Sun Dial says it's 2 o'clock and time for fun!

Adalyn makes sure she stomps over ALL of the grass. 

Adalyn walks around the park, tralalalala.

Now that we've conquered the grass, it's time to defeat the slide.

Adalyn sizes up the slide...

...and goes WHOOSH!

"Again, Daddy, again!"

Adalyn goes down the slide head first...

...and then feet first! WHOOSH!

Adalyn graduates to the big girl slide.

Adalyn's hat manages to stay on despite the rush of the wind in her hair.

Nobody can resist the lure of the swing, especially an excited baby.

"Faster, Daddy!!"

Adalyn sizes up the competition on the next swing over...she can totally outswing them!

Awwww, Daddy puts a stop to any high-flying shenanigans.

 Adalyn has a fun time swinging.

Back from an exciting and exhausting day at the park, Adalyn learns how to fill some big girl shoes.

Adalyn only has 20+ years to go before she can fill Daddy's shoes.

Adalyn figures that she might have more luck with the left foot, but alas, it was not meant to be.

Adalyn has learned that a busy day should be followed by some rest and relaxation.

When the baby is away, the toys...take a well-deserved rest.

Adalyn has learned how to enjoy the finer things in life...a tasty beverage, a comfy chair, and a blanket to keep you toasty.

Adalyn only smiles because she's figured out the secret to life at such an early age.

Adalyn graduates from Daddy's shoes and hats to more eclectic flair...

Adalyn only models the latest in scarf fashion...and doesn't get out of the crib for less than 10 milks a day.

Tomorrow, we're moving on to ascots.

Adalyn's curl is outrageously curly.

Bonus kitteh pics:

Ninja captures some sunlight.

OH NOES! Where did Peeper's head go?