Lovely Day

Today Evan had some free time in the afternoon, so we had a family picnic in the park. Zander chased dogs around the park and played around the fountain at Blue Jacket Park. The weather was magnificent! Here are a few pictures

Lake Underhill Park

The lake down the street from our house has recently been refurbished to include a walkway all around it, so now you don't have to walk the same trek twice. This week Zander and I have been taking a walk around the lake most days. It's such a nice walk and only a few blocks away. Z enjoys watching the birds and the people walking their dogs. Here are a few pictures from our stroll this morning!

Strawberry Fields Forever

We journeyed to Plant City, Florida for the weekend to experience the last weekend of the 75th year of the Strawberry Festival. Zander did really well on the drive to and fro. Saturday we checked into the hotel in Lakeland and then ventured into Plant City to explore. We went to bed kind of early since we forgot to calculate the loss in hour of sleep for daylight savings.

On Sunday morning we ventured to the festival where Zander was given a free balloon and took a ride on the traditional Merry Go Round with dad - which he didn't seem to like so much this go around. Evan was going to take him on the Berry Go Round, but we were afraid he would be too scared; So we opted for a picture instead. All kinds of fancy carnival rides and games....and might we add expensive! Maybe we are just getting old!

He experienced the unique smell (or should I say smells) of a carnival type event. Every kind of greasy food you can imagine: Chicken on a Stick, Elephant Ears, Turkey legs, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Fudge, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, 30+ varieties of funnel cakes, Homemade Sodas, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and yes, Chocolate Covered Bacon. We decided to forego the fair food and ended up at Chili's for a soup and salad lunch instead. Although, Evan did get a homemade Cream Soda, which he said was pretty good.

Before heading home, we stopped off for fresh strawberries and mums. We had a fun time doing something new. Maybe we'll save up and go back in future years when Zander can have a little more fun.

All Smiles

Previewing his new summer rock wear, Zander sits on the couch giggling in his new rock-a- saurus rex shirt!

Zander and Josiah

Zander's friend Josiah comes to play with us once a week. He just turned 1 about a week ago. Here is a little video footage of them playing. Enjoy!

Trying to fill dad's shoes

Leu Gardens and Bok Tower

Here are a few random pictures from Bok Tower and Leu Gardens. We took a trip to Bok Tower in Lake Wales in early February. We go to Leu Gardens, not too far from our house when the weather cooperates.

Bok Tower - Zander Running Free


Bok Tower - Zander being chased by a random kid


Leu Gardens - Walking on the steps


Leu Gardens - Taking in the view from under a tree