Taking the Scenic Route

AP Playgroup…met some MDC Mamas!

For the first time we were able to make it to the new AP playgroup in town.  We went to the Art Museum and the kids had their picture taken and then made picture frame collages.   Note that Zane wouldn’t even hold still for the picture.  *sigh*  He had a lot of fun gluing stuff to the frame and fooling with all the little do-dads.

Zane’s finished frame

After the museum, we went to the park next to Exploration Place.  It was 85 degrees and sunny with a nice breeze.  There isn’t any shade at this park to speak of, so it felt really hot to me since we are still accustomed to winter weather around here.

Here is Zephyr, Bianca’s son bringing his treasured truck to the playground

He insists Zane take it.  It was really sweet because he wouldn’t let go until Zane finally took it.

Of course, he did want it back.   Here the boys are putting sand into the truck.

Here is the majority of the group.  In the foreground is Natalya’s son Zane, and Natalya.  Standing around behind is Robert, holding Cody, Me, Dori holding Eilysh, and Bianca

Here is Zephyr climbing (near his truck) and Alex (Robert’s oldest)

Here is little Zane finding a cozy spot under the seat in a stroller.

My Zane playing the chimes

Zane and Zephyr

Trying to get a picture of these three was interesting.  (Robert’s family went home early because Cody overheated).  We never did get a great shot, but here are the attempts.

The Z-crew….Zephyr, Zane, & Zane  (interesting note…my Zane and Zephyr are exactly 1 year and 2 days apart in age)

 I hope we can repeat this.  It was nice being able to hang out with some other mamas and be able to appreciate things like “the bug pattern Happy Heiny” and “Moss Feet Shoes” little Zane was wearing.  We didn’t get to do a lot of talking since one or another of us was always running after a boy, but it was nice to just have some adult conversation.  I left thinking of all the things I wish I said, or talked about, or asked them…I get so nervous meeting new people.  By the time I left my lip was bright red and cracked from biting it so much. lol.