Lovely Day

Today was such an awesome day. 75 degrees in February! We took advantage of the nice weather and hit up playgroup at South Park. We stayed for over an hour and a half. Elise had a great time playing and Jake seems to really enjoy just being outside.
Jake got to take his first ever ride in a swing. At first he didn't make any expression but then smiled a bit and even starting laughing at points. His big sister Elise learned a lot about how to gently push a baby, 1.) so the baby is happy and safe, and 2.) so the big sister doesn't get popped in the mouth. Luckily Elise is the toughest little girl I know so she wasn't too phased by it all.
After Ava got home from school she was begging to go on a walk. I had some friends coming over for a few minutes so she had to wait. As soon as Daddy got home we all set out for a nice walk, the doggies included. Ava walked Maya, who always has to stand by me and meanders this way and that, tangling her leash and getting in every one's way. I walked Quartz because she's getting old and is very afraid of things (can't hear or see too great anymore). She also become quite heavy and doesn't have much endurance. Elise rode her big wheel and Daddy pushed Jake in the stroller.
It felt great to get out and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. I even gave my toenails some fresh polish for their inaugural stroll in the ole flips flops.
Lovely.