Tuesday after nap, all 3 of us went to the big park at carson park. trevor did more of the obstacles than he previously has; he went over the wobbly bridges, through the tunnels, and down the big slides. we also picked acorns and looked for squirrels.
Wednesday was al's last weekend day this week, so we decided to go to beaver creek reserve and nature center in fall creek (near eau Claire) in the morning. it was a great place! we had a coupon for buy one get one and Trevor was free, so it only cost us $3. inside they had lots of taxidermied animals, some live reptiles, antlers, and other local animal based exhibits. outside they have tons of hiking trails. they also have 3 little play areas for kids, so we stopped by those first. then we put Trevor in the carrier on my back and walked one of the shorter trails. it was beautiful! gorgeous weather and scenery! we'll definitely be going back there!
Thursday was rainy, so we stayed inside and got some inside things that I've been meaning to do, done. then Friday morning once Al woke up, we went to Irvine park in Chippewa since Al hadn't been there. they are re-doing the barn so there weren't many animals there, but we did see the black bears and tigers moving around. we also saw the buffalo, then let Trevor play on the park. we walked around by the river a bit and Trevor loved watching the machines that were digging for the new building. the excavator and the dump trucks were the favs. and he liked the buses that came to drop some kids off.
Saturday morning Trevor and I went to the university's homecoming parade with the neighb's while Al slept (he had to work until 3 am). it was a great parade and Trevor got his first parade candy. he did great and loved picking up the candy from street. :) we just had to back up a bit when the college band went by because it was a bit loud for him. he loved all the cars, trucks and fire engines. and was an expert candy spotter, although he wasn't very quick to pick it up (not as quick as the bigger kids). we came home for lunch, nap, an early supper and then went to the uwec volleyball game (our neighbor/friend Jodi coaches) with matt, cam and chloe. jenny, kyle, kali & kourtlyn came halfway through too. they ended up losing 1-3 but it was fun to watch and they're so much better than I was when I played in high school. :) the kids ran around behind the bleachers and played with volleyballs for the first 1.5 games, then we went up into the bleachers and sat for the rest. trevor did great, he got a little antsy towards the end, but he had snack, a lollipop and played with the kids.
sunday it was 80 degrees outside! we played outside lots! we went grocery shopping in the morning with Al, and then planted tulips and played outside except for supper until it got dark.
Monday got chilly again, and windy so we were only outside a little bit.
morning light and baby blues
Trevor helps dada make his breakfast every morning :)
small bridge in the first of 3 play areas at beaver creek
walking to the kid play areas :)
wood drums
wind chimes
looking at his family picture book;
in this particular picture, looking at grama & grandpa Alaska :)
little curly ponytail
he got a little fat lip from falling off a scooter onto the road
walking around Irvine park with the beautiful fall colors
big buffalo!
ready for the parade!
lounging on the couch center console
big foot :)
doing some yoga :)
