June 30, 2007
Butterfly Pavillion
School’s out so as a special treat Mommy took us to the Butterfly Pavillion. The first part of the museum is full of all sorts of bugs and spiders to look at. I liked searching for the hidden bugs in their cages but as soon as I found them I was sure to tell everyone how yucky they were. Mommy was so proud. You could even take a turn at holding a tarantula and cockroach. Sydney jumped at this chance. But since I am currently in the squishing bugs is fun stage Mommy thought it best that I skip this actiity.
But I absolutely loved the butterfly exhibit. There were hundreds of butterflies flying all around you. I had a blast pointing them out and then shouting out what colors they were. I also loved sniffing all the pretty flowers.

Another fun day acting crazy with NeNe.

I Wanna Go Wee
I Wanna Go Wee! That’s what I tell Mommy all the time. Luckily our town built this cool new Advneture Park this year. It is like no other playground we have seen and its about 2 miles from our house. We are so lucky. Well, first we had to grab some grub at the local McD’s. Just as we started eating this guy showed up. I have no idea who this is but he seemed funny.

Onto the playground already.

They have this really tall playset with slides, ladders and bridges. The really fun way to get to the top is by way of these cool steps going up the hill. I am so big now that I can maneuver these babies ALL BY MYSELF. At least that’s what I say to Mommy.

They also have this cool rock garden setup. I love running through the path of rocks.

I can also climb these big ones. Again all by myself.

By far one of my favorite things to do is play in this little house. First I cover the table with lots and lots of woodchips. Then I try to get the other kids to eat them, (I pretend its food). Then I throw them all on the ground and start over again.

Before we leave I have to check out the latest moves on the new skate park next door.

Or maybe I just use this as an excuse to run down the hill. Either way its a fun day.

June 26, 2007
The Gymnast
Sydney is not the only gymnast in this family. Reagan has just wrapped up her first year of gymnastics classes. So far she loves going to class. She especially likes her “Pretty” that’s leotard for you non-baby talk people.

One of her favorite activities is the trampoline. Here she is running on the long trampoline. They do also have the regular kind but this one is fun because you can do a bouncy run.

They use a lot of ramps to get up onto the mats. Those are cool too because you can bounce on them as well. One thing we cannot say about Reagan is that she is good with the other kids. Quite the opposite. If someone tries to cut in line or share something with her she is very quick to scold them loudly or even take to pushing. We will work on that one for next year.

Reagan never cries when it is time to go home. Especially because the end of class means sitting on your color square and tapping your knees as you sing the Bye-Bye song. She loves it so much that Mommy often sings it as one of her goodnight songs.
