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At the Park with Gpa Tom


At the Park with Gpa Tom from Mike C on Vimeo.

Here’s a video from last month of Lucy taking her Gpa Tom to one of her favorite places, the park. It’s our first HD video post. You can view the HD version at Vimeo.

Giving Mommy a Break

Lucy and I woke up early on Saturday morning. So, while Lucy’s Mom got some much needed shuteye, the kid and I went off and had some fun…

Lucy visits the park
This Saturday morning begins at one of Lucy’s favorite places, the park.
Taking a stroll
Lucy strolls the park’s winding trails for a bit, then decides she wants to go on a swing…
Swing Inspector
…but this is easier said than done. There are so many swings to choose from! (Who’d a thunk?) This one looks too big…
Too round
This one’s too round (and strange)…
Just right
This one’s just right!
Swinging
Lucy enjoys the swing. She sees it as welcome relaxation before a busy weekend.
Exploring
Once off the swing, Lucy goes exploring, what’ll she do next?
Train conductor
Lucy the train conductor. “All aboard!” she says…
All aboard (almost)!
“…as long as you’re a cat or squirrel!”
Now what?
Her train shift complete, Lucy clocks out before deciding on something aquatic.
Dolphin tour
She makes friends with a baby dolphin and the two quickly lap the park 3 and a half times! (they would have made it four, but the dolphin’s mom said they had to go.)
Uncharted territory
Lucy gives a reluctant good bye to her flippered friend, then sets out to explore the “big kid” playground…
Big kids playground
“One of these days,” she says to herself…
Someday...
“…this will all be mine!”
Off we go
Finished w/ the park, Lucy runs an errand…
Supermarket
..and visits the local supermarket.
Hmmm...cake
“Mommy would like these cakes, I bet!”
Hmmm...ice cream
“She’d like this ice cream too!”
Something in common
“Mommy’s just like me in that respect!”
Drive thru
After the supermarket, Lucy treats her chauffeur/ daddy to some pommes frites (after patiently explaining to him what they are) before heading home…
Rest time
What a morning.

Flickr Picture Set.

At the Park

We brought L to the park last week and she had a blast, playing on the swings, slides, and assorted playground fixtures. She had so much fun she had a bit of a fit when we told her we had to go.

However, I’m sure we’ll go back soon—I think L misses her seahorse.