All of us at the picnic table.
Calvin couldn't have been more excited about all of the water. We let him play a little bit in the river running through the park.
More water time.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
An Early Birthday
Even though my birthday is a month away, my mom insisted on celebrating it while we are in town and before they leave the country. We went up the canyon for a picnic, and had a fantastic time playing bocce, frisbee, Pooh Sticks (Winnie the Pooh fans will know), making smores, eating good food, opening fun presents, listening to Carrie's explanation of who "S.C. Hammer" was, and how he sang "can't touch that" in the early 90's, and just enjoying each other's company. I posted a lot of pictures, I know, but I left out dozens more. It was a perfect evening and I can't remember a birthday I've ever enjoyed more. Here are some highlights:
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Maria became very attached to a tiny green caterpillar that she found. She was devastated when she put him down for a couple of minutes and he crawled away.
Playing Pooh Sticks on the bridge. (My mom NEVER stops working. She can't even bring herself to take her apron off for an evening outdoors.)