Friday, July 31, 2009

A Wednesday Visit to the Meijer Gardens

***ATTENTION, ATTENTION: We interrupt this regularly scheduled post to inform you of Keely's magnificent growth. At the Dr. Wed morning, she measured in at 8lbs 9oz and 21.5in long. (for comparison, 2 weeks ago she was 7lbs 6oz and 19.5 inches long). Now back to the post.***

The Meijer Gardens has really stepped up their children's recreation opportunities. Word to the wise: Dress your kids in their swimsuits. Just do it. It will save a lot of pain and suffering. DO NOT dress your children in white. It's stupid. May be really super cute, but pretty is as pretty does. And here, pretty gets DIRTY.

For starters, Mom and Adalynn took me on their weekly walking trail. This trail just happens to follow a pond with duckies

and turtles. Adalynn loves the ducks.

We got an up-close and personal visit with a good sized turtle along the walking path. Adalynn isn't so fond of turtles. (vision check: can ya see him? he's camouflaged..)

Keely slept while Adalynn played with Grams, showing off a slight snicker.


Adalynn learned lady-like lessons in the tea parlor.

She's quite adept at pouring.

And the water play...perfect timing as the sun began to shimmer.

Oh, the boats.

And more boats.

And then lunch, and ready for home; the girls were sufficiently sleepy.

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