A Day At The Park

It was such a nice day today!  While we were out this afternoon, we decided to stop by a really fun city park.   Ellie had fun playing on the playground and chasing ducks near the pond. 

The garden area of the park was in full bloom of tulips.   

Bike Ride

While Adam was at work tonight, Ellie and I rode our bikes around the neighborhood.  Ellie is getting so much better at riding her bike.  I was so impressed that she made it around several blocks with little help.  After that ride, I am now a firm believe that Ellie has dandelion radar. She would spot them and jump off her bike to run pick them.  She filled her Hello Kitty basket with them.

New Year's Eve

Happy Birthday Eliana!

Tonight we celebrated Eliana's 4th birthday at Hee Haw Farms.  It was so fun watching Eliana and her cousins play at the farm.  I think the favorite ride of the night was the giant white slide.  We all took several rides on the slide.

We had fun running around the corn maze.  It was fun watching the kids lead the way.  Eliana found a great heart shaped rock while in the maze.  Here she is holding it up with her cousin Jadia.

They also had a petting zoo with several farm animals.  Eliana loved feeding all the animals.

Another fun area for the kids was the sandbox full of corn.  They took turns covering each other.

Family Night!

For family night, we decided to go play a round of miniature golf.  This is one of Eliana's favorites.  I had a great time watching her hit the ball along then get impatient and pick it up to move it right next to the hole.  It was also fun watching Adam give golf lessons to a 3 year old.

 

On our way home:

Dad:  Was that fun?  Did you enjoy golfing for family night?

Ellie:  Yeah...it was so much fun but you know what wasn't fun...when my ball got lost in the water.

The best part of family night....donuts!  

What's Wrong With This Picture?

What is wrong with this picture?  Yes, at first glance my refrigerator looks fine.  Then keep in mind that I have a 3 year old.  At this point, I am sure you are wondering where all Ellie's art projects are?  Since magnets don't stick to the front of my refrigerator.  Below is where they get displayed.  Yup, that is the back of my front door.  She loves sticking things on the door with tape.

 

A Day At The Zoo

We were excited when Adam's brother called and asked if a bunch of us wanted to get together and go to the zoo.  We all packed up and headed out.  Eliana had so much fun playing with her cousins and seeing all the animals.  The highlight for the kids was by far the new dinosaur exhibits they are featuring throughout the zoo.  

Eliana enjoying the view from up top

All the kids checking out the animals

One of the dinosaur exhibits sprayed water.  The kids loved it!