"Our" Park

We recently discovered a park that is just over a mile away from our house. Besides only being a few minutes away, there are two other fantastic things about this park: 1 - it's mostly shaded, and 2 - it's almost always completely deserted. It's like having our own private playground without having to buy all of the expensive equipment!!

Natalie is starting to climb on everything like a big kid and even goes down the baby slide by herself! It's fun (and scary!) to watch her confidence and agility improve with every visit to "our" park.

Soaking in all the wildlife. OK, they were just ants. But we also saw butterflies, dogs, and squirrels today.

Very smug after conquering the baby slide.

Watching the airplane fly by with crazy static hair.

Did you notice that my mommy didn't tell you where our park is?

Cute to the Max

Not that I'm biased or anything, but how stinking cute is Natalie in her little maxi dress? It will definitely be packed when we leave for our cruise a month from tomorrow. Maybe I can find a big, tropical flower to stick behind her ear. I don't know if that's a good idea though. I might not be able to withstand the cuteness overload!

A Future Chef?

Natalie figured out how to get into the spice drawer today. Who am I to stifle her culinary exploration?

Hmmm...What if we combined garlic salt and garam masala?

Eureka! Garam masala and vanilla bean!!

Here Baxter, try some marjoram.

Yes, your breath smells much better now.