It was a good morning to go see Metamorphosis at Lauritzen Gardens, an exhibit constructed of found, recycled and reused plastic objects. In the primary atrium, there was one installation akin to a upcycled Chihuly sculpture-

That was pretty exciting, but so were the koi fish 😉

Ella’s first time walking around the botanical gardens

Des requested his photo in front of the rainbow piece

Outside there was a collection of processed recycled materials, a look at waste in a new light

Mom really did pick out the world’s cutest rain jacket

Once outside and able to run, Des would occasionally look to 1) verify he didn’t run too far, 2) wave at everyone else from the future

Nearly at the half-way mark, Eleanor is getting tired and decides to shift modes of transportation

Taking (short) steps like a pro

An excellent pre-nap outing

Later on it warmed up sufficiently for the annual Earth Day festival in Elmwood park. Eleanor has her headphones on during the Mynabirds set, but is clearly more interested in goofing around with grandma

We’re still not sure Ella fully comprehended that she was touching a real rabbit. Like, she knows what it is, but the fact that she’s actually getting to pet one like she does Max

Des gets in on the rabbit action as well

It just doesn’t get more adorable than toddlers petting puppies

The now twice-annual post-Earth Day taco outing. Next year, definitely the 24th St. favorite over Mula