The good weather continues, reminding everyone how enjoyable is it to be outside in the evenings. At Memorial Park, Des runs towards the ball diamond, but then quickly jogs back to the family. Perhaps he realized it wasn’t a giant sandbox mirage?
Playground for all ages
Stories and bedtime bear
Another warm, near-spring day perfect for the zoo. Des began by running alongside the penguins.
Mom rubbing the penguin’s belly
Up close and personal with the unusually active sea turtle
“Hi fishies!”
Grandma photographing the gorillas
After lunch when it was usually time for a nap, Des still had energy in him for a lap around the jungle to see all the monkeys. He kept signing “more” 🙂
All the toys, all lined up. And dad answering endless “and dis??” quizzing by reciting names of each animal.
When you ask Des a question, his new new thing is shaking his head in the affirmative or saying “yeah.” But when we asked him if he wanted to go to the dog park to see a lot of doggies, he didn’t know what he was in for. The sheer look of elation settled over him as we walked up to the fence with dozens of dogs just beyond.
Even with so many new dogs to meet, these two friends stuck close by as well
A great afternoon
Afterwards it’s pints for the parents and wikki stix for the kids. Hummus for all.
Followed up with a walk over to the slides at the Gene Leahy park.
Des is really excited when both mom and dad surprise him with early pick up at daycare
After new outfit shopping for Des’ upcoming photos, we head over to the new food hall for dinner. Did you check out those lights?!
Hanging out downtown at a tech company open house. Des came for the cupcakes and cool furniture.
March 3
All but forgotten, Des hangs out with Big Bear before bed. Pa would be happy to know his delivery gift from the hospital gift shop lives on
And we learned a new trick this evening:
