It Feels Like Summer

So the temperatures have kicked into summer mode just as we are beginning to have a bit of energy for outings with a toddler and a newborn. We met our wonderful friend, Valerie, downtown for dinner and frozen yogurt before her big cross country trip. It was tons of fun and we will miss her.

Mason loves Valerie and isn't afraid to show it.

The other night when she came over he wouldn't give her a hug goodbye, it is his new phase: boycotting hugs and goodbyes, but as soon as she walked out the door he realized it was Valerie and he said, "BUT I WANTED TO GIVE HER A HUG." I said, "Hurry before she leaves." So he ran to the door and out onto the porch in time to give hugs and goodbyes.

Dinner and dessert were delicious and we had great quality friend time. On our way home Ellie decided to freak out and want to get out of the carseat.  We stopped at McKinley Park in time for the concert in the park.  Mason had a great time on the playground and we took a family walk around the duck pond. It felt like summer.  

Mason loved the baby ducks. People were throwing bread into the pond to feed them. He was on the verge of asking them if he could share some and have a turn to feed them.  

I couldn't get enough of the cuteness. We would have stayed longer if we weren't melting in the heat. Be sure to notice the little head peeking over Josh's shoulder.  We'll call it a little game of where's Ellie?