Oh Mondays, I tend to love you these days because I get to hang out with this girl on Monday’s :)
Bella was already awake when I showed up this morning so we were able to get an early start to our day. Although we did play around for a bit before we got ready. Bella was very curious about my “Not Socks” that I had on today.
Once she got over the fact that I was not wearing full blown socks, she decided to show me her new toy. Actually, I think it’s a hand me down toy for her Cousin Liv, but man does she love it! She sat on it for majority of the morning while she brushed her hair, made silly faces at me and waved hello to grandma and papa. I would hold up my camera and say, “Say hello to grandma & papa” and she would actually wave at the camera. I got a kick out of it :)
I decided we could check out the City Garden that everyone has been raving about and I gotta tell you…I wasn’t impressed. I think it’s more of a summer, warm weather type of deal. It was really windy and therefore slightly chilly today. I think it also might be more geared towards older kids. Basically, we got there, paid to park, walked around for 5 minutes and left. It’s also not near as big as I thought it was and it’s right off of Market (super busy street) which made me nervous. I’m sure it’s great and I’m going to give it a second chance, but my first impression was just blah. We headed on over to Forest Park. I love Forest Park, it never fails! There is always something to do whether it’s going to the zoo, going to one of the museums, walking, running (ha!), going on a paddle or row boat, golfing, exploring, the Muny, the jewel box, tennis, soccer…really pretty much anything. Bella and I went to one of the playgrounds for a bit.
She had so much fun running around and she even tried to make some friends (Bella always give’s it her best effort)
Then we decided to just walk around for a little bit and Bella decided to start a leaf collection!!!
We got home and had some lunch…along with some more silly faces…and a few other things…
Then I took a nap and Bella left to go run some errands :)
_____________________________________________________________________
I’m working on finishing up Trent & Ashley’s wedding pictures. I promise guys, I’m ALMOST done!!!! :) Then I will return tons of emails, finish the Schwends pictures, finish a few Etsy orders and then I will finalize my website so I can go live with it! Yayyyy :)
Sara says
Lis – Bella is one lucky little girl to have such fun filled days with her crazy aunt. I’m glad you two have such a great tijme each Monday. And… I am starting to notice a little bit of “Lissy” in my Miss Bella! Thanks for being so great!
Mom says
Hi ~ to you Miss Bella!!! Love from Grandma & PaPa ~ We miss you.
mimikspowell says
Miss Bella is one little cutie! I can’t get over how much she looks like Caroline and then in one picture her expression really brings out her likeness to her mommy! Anyway, how lucky you both are to have each other every Monday – what fun to look forward to each week!
Carol says
Bella so cute, and I see so much of Sara in her, she looks like Sara so much, a cute, and Lissy I love your site Carol A