This week we have been busy doing fun activities with some of our favorite people. Monday started with a play date for Ethan with a little boy from our ward. This is a normal Monday morning activity for us, switching back and forth between each other's homes. In the afternoon we went to the park which is a daily thing - sometimes going to the park twice a day. We have to drive but it's not too far. We have come to know the regulars as we are now one of them. The boys love the swings, playing kitchen with make-believe sand food, and going down the slide. Last week we had a scary incident with Ethan falling off the slide and landing on his neck face down. We were blessed that Ethan walked away totally fine - could have been bad but what a blessing!
On Tuesday Tanner and I picked Ethan up from preschool and went to the free day at the Natural History Museum. Papa was able to leave work for a few hours and meet up with us. We loved seeing him as it had been a few weeks. We enjoyed the museum but it is still a little too advanced for Ethan compared to some of the museums we have been to. The big hit was the insect room with some pretty nasty looking tarantulas, beetles, spiders, ants, and all kinds of weird insects from all over the world.
Wednesday was a more relaxing day at home going to the park twice and playing around the house. Then on Thursday we went with Grammy to The Huntington - a library in San Marino with art collections and botanical gardens. The gardens are amazing with over 120 acres to explore including themed gardens such as Japanese, Chinese, Jungle, Rose, Palm, and Shakespeare to name a few. We only explored the children's garden and the Japanese and Chinese gardens which were amazing! Grammy came home with us to play and took us to McDonald's for dinner. A day doesn't get much better than that for a little boy!
Friday was another day at home riding bikes and going to the park. While at the park we ran into one of our friends from church. Ethan had a great time playing with their little girl. I have learned Ethan plays best with older girls. They both seem to get along great with no problems. Sometimes while playing with boys I find it's not quite as peaceful, as boys seem to be more head strong and possessive. Jared said it best, "Ethan needs an older submissive girl to follow his orders." On Saturday we met the Lockharts at Travel Town in Griffith Park for a few hours where we had a nice picnic, rode the train, and explored the park. It was nice catching up with the Lockhart family. Brad, Lisa, Jennie, Curt and Melanie all came up to see their Grandma's grave down the street. Ethan loved playing with Melanie and she was so nice to play with him. We have had a great week and are excited to have the Yarters come up this Friday to go to the Zoo. Any more takers?
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