Mall Playground

Another rainy day finds us at the Oaks Mall enjoying their playground. The first time Jack visited this playground he was a little timid. This time he fought to get out of my arms to start playing. Today he was fixated on the gator, maybe it has something to do with his shirt?

Alachua Park

We met our good friends; Chuck, Dee and Maddie at Moe's for dinner. We all then went to the Alachua park for some good playing. It had rained most of the day but the kids didn't mind. Maddy has conquered the big slide all by herself but Kevin took Jack down for his turn. Even though his face looks a bit scared, he had a great time going down the slide.

He really is happy!

The slide wasn't very slippery.

Maddy gets a little help to get all the way down.

Westside Park

While Kevin was working GatorNationals, I met my friend Brynn at a popular city park. They have 3 different playgrounds, hoping that only kids of a certain age group will play on each one. We tried the 2-5 year old one first but the steps were just a bit too big for him. We then moved the smallest structure. Jack did great climbing the steps and going down the slide. This playground was the perfect size for Jack.

Climbing up to the tallest slide.

Checking out the cute girl as he makes his way up the steps.

Brynn catching him as he slides down.

Playing in Cocoa Beach

Jack and I visited Grandma and Grandpa Johnson a few weekends ago for a day visit. We went to the Cocoa Beach Arts and Craft Festival. Mom and I had always gone to that when I lived down there and found it a great place for unique jewelry, kettle corn, and beautiful nature photography. They had just built this playground so Jack tested it out. He really enjoyed the swing, getting pushed by all us. His laughter was contagious as he delighted in swinging back and forth. Jack also tried out the slide, finally learning how to sit up straight while he slid down.

All By Myself

Jack is so proud because he can now climb onto and off of his chairs on the porch. He used to either wait for one of us to put him on a chair or he would fall down in his attempts to get on. He loves playing with the farm from Maddy and sits there every day to play. Once or twice I have caught him standing on the table to ring the windchimes!

Big Shoes to Fill

Jack slipped on a pair of Kevin's shoes the other night. He stood there for the longest time with a huge grin on his face. However, when he tried to walk in them, he kept falling over. I have a feeling one day he will easily fit into his daddy's shoes.

Snacking in Style

Jack enjoys his afternoon snack sitting on an extra seat from the Mustang Kevin just purchased. It is a special order FHP Mustang that has been retired for quite a few years. Jack is using one of the cool snack cups his Auntie Karen gave him for Christmas. He is trying to shove as many goldfish into his mouth as he can.