Spring! Yes!

Anja at her favorite park by the library. Where else can you watch the ducks swimming while swinging?!

Like many other Minnesotans, we're breathing a sigh of relief at what was one of the longest winters we've had in a few years. The sun is out, our pool is open, and people are finally getting outside!

Anja loves being out . . . after 1 1/2 hours at the park, we'll come home and she'll sit in her Burley not wanting to get out. That's when I bribe her with lunch or a promise that we'll go outside later!

Below are a few pictures from the past few weeks. Enjoy!

We finally got the Burley out and going on Mother's Day. We had a mechanical, but quickly resolved that for a nice ride. (See photo on the left.) Anja loves using the pump--a good sign that she'll be able to change her own tires some day!

Anja with Papa.

Anja playing around in the backyard. Every time she picks up a(ny) leaf, she says rather proudly, "Oak leaf!"

Anja decided to jump all the way in when my back was turned this week --she was a bit shocked but recovered well and finished the lesson. She's signed up for the next session--she loves the pool! (Hooray!)