A Beautiful Saturday Afternoon

The weather today couldn't be beat. After dance lessons, I just had to take the kids to the park. That's when I realized, I can't remember the last time I took James to the park. To my defense, our park is not the nicest park in the world even if it is a very big one. For this reason I drove to another town to go to the park.

When we pulled into the parking lot and got out of the car, James looked at me as if to say, "Is this for real? Do my eyes deceive me? Are we going to play at the park?" Once he realized it was okay, he immediately ran to the jungle gym and began going up and down the slide. I followed him around taking pictures, listening to him interact with other kids. I had to giggle when he asked a little girl her name and was quickly given the brush-off. (Get used to it, kiddo. Girls are fickle.)

A little help please?


I can do it mommy.

Even Cait got in on the fun.

James was a little nervous at first.

Then he began to have a little fun.

After some fun at the park, we went for lunch at Five Guys Burgers where James decided to provide us with a little entertainment.





He's quite the little ham.

After having such a fun day, I promised James that we would return to this park. It was definitely worth the drive.

Comments

Julie Tucker-Wolek said…
such a fun day!! Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee the photos! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
October 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM
miruspeg said…
Lovely post Annemarie.
This is exactly what Joseph and I do each week.
We stay on the swings for ages singing songs together.
Loved the video. James sure is a free spirit!
Hugs
Peg xxxx
October 18, 2009 at 6:16 PM
letti said…
aww, that's great fun. Can't wait to do park stuff with jaxon!
October 18, 2009 at 9:42 PM
NaehVision said…
I think you an your son had a beautiful day.
Many greets from germany
Frauke
October 19, 2009 at 10:28 AM
chris a said…
Looks like you had a really fun day! I treasure the memories of days like this when my son was little - they grow up so fast! have a great week and thank you so very much for the lovely comments that you have left on my blog.
October 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Roban said…
You DID have a beautiful day at the park. How fun for all three of you! ... and James definitely did Free Bird proud.

(We just got a Five Guys a year or two ago.... love those burgers!)
October 19, 2009 at 8:59 PM
carrhop said…
What a wonderful day! I particularly love the shot of your little man (I think it's the third one)--so glad you enjoyed the beautiful weather!!

Blessings!
October 19, 2009 at 9:22 PM
MJ said…
Winter is coming too soon! Enjoy the lovely autumn days!
October 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Lovely pictures! My boy is too old for the park, but I'm not.... teehee.... I'm the queen of swings!!!
October 22, 2009 at 4:26 AM
Andre Rodriguez said…
Jammin' James! You can tell he was feeling the Free Bird.
November 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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