Monday Moments

It's that time again and I am happy to be participating in Suzanne's, Monday Moments again.  We had a wonderful weekend hanging out, no crazy agendas, things to do or racing around.  We just relaxed and enjoyed spending time together. 

Friday, my dad had an extra day off of work so I picked up Yaya from school, grabbed some lunch and off we went to share it with Pappy AND Nana.  What a treat!  Afterwards, we went outside so Yaya could spend some time on her bike.  We're still working on getting her training wheels off.  I'm hoping the bait I dangled will move the process along a little faster.  Her hope is to have a bicycle birthday party this year.  I told her we would only do this birthday theme if she learned how to ride on two wheels.  She already making plans and wants all the kids to bring their bikes with them so they can make a birthday parade.  Anyway, we must practice and get those extra wheels off by July.

She also had fun jumping in a puddle or two in front of their house.  She still remembers jumping in them from years passed.  I love seeing her letting go and just being a kid.

It helps when you have a pappy who may be the biggest kid of all encouraging you to do all sorts of silly and fun things.  I'm amazed at how far she's come since I first started taking her to the park.  She used to have to crawl up the steps just to walk on the equipment now she slides down the fireman's pole, she slides down slides of every size and shape and she can almost swing completely by herself.  She still needs a little help getting started now and then.  If that weren't grown up enough, Friday she decided to try hanging upside down too. 

My BIG BRAVE GIRL!

Sunday night, my parents offered to pick up Chinese and bring it to our house for dinner.  We seem to be on a bit of an Asian, Thai, Indian food kick lately.  DELICIOUS!  As with every meal, Yaya asked if there was anything for desert.  I've been waiting for the perfect moment to have her try Pop Rocks.  I wanted to have my camera handy to capture her facial expressions.  I love it when something simple like candy transforms a treat into an experience.  Too much fun!