A (Wednes)Day in the Life of Alli and Ruby

Wednesday was a beautiful day... too nice to stay inside.  So we took advantage of the warm spring day.

We started the day at the zoo farm for a Mr. Singer concert.  Alli was invited up to the front to sing with him, but the huge crowd made her feel a little shy.  You can only see the top of her head in this picture... she was in the toddler mosh-pit up front.

After the music performance, we walked around the zoo.  Both girls walked.  They would not be cooped up in the stroller.  oh no.  Ruby further exercised her independence by refusing to wear her coat.

 

After the zoo, we stopped at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.  It was glorious!  The flowers were erupting with fragrance and color.  Alli and Ruby were not in the mood for a photo shoot... this is the best I got.

The walk home was no fun.  Ruby insisted on walking, and I insisted on putting her in the stroller.  Alli was hungry.  Ruby was hungry.  So was I.

After lunch and some quiet time, we ventured out to Adams Park.  Alli built a magnificent sand castle.  She also played monster (a chasing game) with Marissa and me.   She went straight into the bathtub when we got home.

Ruby spent most of her park-time climbing and sliding down the slides... and giggling with pure delight.

Alli and Ruby both love the twirly thing at Adams Park.  They spent quite a while whirling around and around, laughing at each other.

The walk/ride home was quiet.  Alli wasn't chatty.  Ruby's head nodded and then she slumped over and fell asleep.  She was so tired that I was able to get her out of the stroller and move her to the couch without waking her.  A rare treat.

At bedtime, Alli didn't want any books, just bed!

This wonderful Wednesday wore us out.  But we had to take full advantage of the sunny day... after all, it snowed today.