Arizona

We went to Arizona last month and enjoyed a nice long week (and a half) in the sunshine.  We visited a lot of fun places including the zoo and the desert museum where we had close encounters with birds of prey!  Jayden especially loved the aquarium.  And we swam A LOT!

A little ride on a bronze elephant.

Enjoying the flamingos, and trying to keep Jayden from climbing into the ponds. 

Lots of playground time! 

Here are some pictures from Layla's first hike at Catalina State Park.  It wasn't an especially long or steep hike, but we did have a good time and enjoyed the beautiful views.  Maybe a longer hike next year!

Friday Fun Days

Here is Jayden on 4/11/14, his 18 month mark.  He loves gymnastics class and especially swinging on the rings.  The parent-tot class has free reign of the gym. 

Layla is taking a class as well and having a blast.  We are in the gym at the same time and it is fun to see her doing all the activities.  She can walk across the high balance beam unassisted! 

 Enjoying a little fountain time at the Chicago Botanic Garden after gymnastics class. I thought this shot of the sun beam was pretty cool.   The only problem with our visiting the garden now is that Jayden tries to climb into all the pools and fountains.  Being a toddler he doesn't really like to be told no, screeching ensues.