The mall

We went on a little shopping excursion one day to get tie shoes for Sean. Up until now we have all been happy with hook-and-loop shoes, but in kindergarten they are going to be working on learning to tie their shoes. So we decided to get some shoes that need tying!

We usually don't spend $7 on 5 minutes of entertainment, but every once in a while you have to splurge.

 

 The fountain outside lasted longer as a form of entertainment, and it was free. But, the memory that stuck in Sean's mind was "bungee jumping in the mall!" so the $7 was worth it. :)

Sean was trying to get the coins from the bottom, but luckily he couldn't quite reach them. (Isn't there something about a jinx or curse if you remove someone else's wish coins?)

Who needs a double stroller, anyway?

 

Kids' Kingdom

Rumor (as in I heard this from a kid at the playground across the street on a different day) that Kids' Kingdom is going to be torn down. I sure hope not - we had so much fun there! It was really cool and much different than your typical metal-and-plastic playground.

I love it when Sean requests his picture to be taken. That means he is doing something really important and/or cool. Here he goes down the fireman's pole.

Why do I bother saying, "Please don't climb up the slide!"?

Little sis likes to follow big brother. (He usually doesn't mind.)

"Peekaboo!"

The Duck Pond

While the weather is still nice, we have been making the most of the great outdoors. Teresa and I took a long walk around the neighborhood the other day and stopped at the duck pond, which is right across the river from our neighborhood. I love hearing squeals of delight coming from a two-year-old. It's great! And all you have to do is go to the duck pond.

 

These guys were having some sort of morning meeting or discussion I think.

Teresa enjoyed feeding them some stale bread (which I tried multiple times to feed the kids in the form of toast, French toast, etc.) too.

Library festival

The library in downtown South Bend had a little festival last weekend. We met some great literary characters of our time, such as

Clifford

(Clifford even got a hug from Teresa!)

Curious George

 

and Otto!