A Glimpse Of Summer

Whether it's the truth or just my guilt talking... I feel like it's been way too long since we've really enjoyed just being. Too often, there are places to go, things to do and people to see... or we are cooped up at home just putting around; and if we go out, we go to the usual places.

Summer makes me think of endless things and places to experience and enjoy - especially with the company of friends and loved ones. Today felt like Summer. I can't believe how warm it was!

We started the day with Maddi and I meeting some of our mommy and baby friends for a picnic. We haven't seen them for a long time and we were missing them terribly.

After the picnic, Maddi and I had a long walk and stopped in at our friend's gelateria in Coal Harbour, Bella Gelateria - sooo good! I had their award-winning salted caramel flavour and Maddi enjoyed a small cup of vanilla bean.

We met with Sean at the park nearby and just hung out. We laid out our picnic mat and played ball with Maddi. She has a great arm and throws pretty well, but today we taught her how to kick a ball. At first, she kept picking it up and throwing it; towards the end though, she learned how to kick it!

We had to move about 4 times trying to stay in the shade... but had a fun time in the sun, soaked in the fun of having some quality family time.

Maddi also made a friend, she is not a shy kid. Neither was Audrey, the friend she made. Interesting to think that if it weren't for our girls playing with each other, we probably wouldn't have talked to this couple; but because the girls did, we ended up getting out of ourselves and interacted with them. Children are pretty awesome.