Jaely, can you say that again?

Today we went to the mall to play and do some shopping.  As we were leaving, Jaely asked what restaurant we were going to for lunch. She decided Red Robin was the right place because it is so nice and warm inside and because of the bird.
As we drove over to Red Robin, Jaely saw Red outside with a group of people.  While parking Jaely asked "When bird come inside? I want to give him finger."
When asked to demonstrate what she meant, Jaely gave a thumbs up.  She cracks us up everyday.

Another perfect Saturday

I know I have said it before, but it has been awhile.  I love where we live.  To think that people come to the lakeshore to vacation, and we live here.    We started out this morning a little later than normal.  We had to wait for the Amish Friendship bread to bake.  We piled into the car when it was out of the oven.  Our first stop was to get four pounds of asparagus at the farmers market.  Then it was off to a park. . . one of my favorites.  It is on a lake, has bathrooms and a drinking fountain, shade, a pavilion, Camy swings, Jaely swings, and a huge play structure (with monkey bars) that is great for both girls. . . and adults can fit on it to chase after little girls.  This is the park that i will be walking to with 125 students next week!

 Look how high Jaelynne can pump herself!

 And there are things that papa likes to play with too.

 Camryn watching her papa dig.

 Camryn was not afraid of anything!  She would go down any slide. . . even the huge one that Jaely hesitated on. 

 Off to check out the lake/beach area.

 Love these three. . . they make my heart so incredibly happy!

After the park we headed to the library.  Then, home for lunches and naps.  I worked out in the garden while the girls slept.  But, after the girls woke up we gave them snack in the car and it was back to Weesies and then Pekadill's for dinner and ice cream.  A perfect way to spend and 80 degree day with my family.

A Morning at the Park

 After feasting on french toast and a chai latte, we headed to the park.  The weather was unbelievably perfect in every way.  I love being a mom.  I never knew it would be this good.  I just love watching my girls enjoying life with such smiles on their faces and laughter from their mouths.  They love life-not a worry or care in the world (except for small things, like what is for snack), such genuine joy and constant curiosity.  I love my girls.  I love what being a mom has made me.

Camy, at a year and a half, has become easier in some ways but more difficult in other ways.  Jaelynne is definitely more independent, but doesn't want to be left out or stray too far away where she misses what is going on.

 Racing Jaely. . . she won.

We came back home for lunch and then as the girls napped, I hung out in the garden, weeding.  I though of my mom as i got dirt in my nails and felt the sun on my back.  She would have been so proud of me.  She would have loved being a grandma.

We went on a family walk/bike ride.  TJ and i walk, whle Camryn rides in the stroller and Jaely rides her bike.  After dinner, i went for a long bike ride and swallowed way too many bugs.