Dad arriving at daycare to find Eleanor toiling away in the sandbox, like her brother before her
Des, on the other hand, has fashioned himself quite the botanical centerpiece for your dream outdoor living space
While his first year’s relationship with his bicycle was a full of both smiles and tears, this year ended with an intrinsic desire to ride around the block.
Everyone was very proud of his big achievement
A gorgeous late-summer day for a picnic in park. Des and Ella race a fuzzy catepillar
Wide open spaces for running
Just chilling, you know
Des goes for a bike ride as Eleanor follows in her fairy costume
At the community garden for some bee watching
Des gets a special treat (bomb pop) for riding all the way around the block on his bike
Ella earned a “finished all your bites” treat as well
Rocking brother’s first bike helmet, Eleanor is ready to roll!
Getting to select one toy each, Desmond randomly opted for the Etch A Sketch. Not sure if in hindsight he felt that was a winning choice.
All packed in for their three-hour tour.
And they’re off!
In support of Omaha Girls Rock, Des & Ella practice their dance routine before the bands start
Ear protection… check.
During a break between bands, Eleanor reflects on the prior band’s pop influences
Maybe the next generation of rockers
Des getting in one last listen in front of the capgun coup mural
Oh yeah, impromptu sushi dinner
Day warm enough for riding bikes are certainly isolated, but Des pedaled all the way up to Farnam
Parents may be really excited about giving their toddler his first bike, but toddlers might be most excited about the $5 Hot Wheels (and larabars) from the Easter Bunny.
Sunday morning reading
Fitting his new “youth” sized helmet
Des reading his Highlights magazine, san helmet. It’s almost like the bike in the background is less exciting…
With a little bit of encouragement, Des takes the bike for it’s first spin
Sweet little easter bunny.
Ella identifying cousin Cal by taste
Eleanor with grandma during a rare break from chewing and/or eating
Ok, now it’s getting funner
Still not sure what to make of this “grass” thing
Cousins in a peddle-off
Sorbet, yum!
