Park Days

Going to the park these days has become more fun and less stressful since Sydney is older. For awhile she went through a stage of wanting to go to the top of every structure but not wanting to go down any of the slides. That left me with climbing everything right along with her. I've also learned to avoid the park the kids call the "Rocket Park". That one is still a scary place--not enough railings at the top. I'm sure it didn't get the "mom" test before it was constructed.

This picture makes me smile because I remember Cade talking Syd into trading swings with him, by telling her his swing was better. I wonder how long she'll fall for his stories--or did she really know the truth all along?

Now if this one continues with more of these boy antics, it may get scary again!

Walking on Wood Chips

With all of the rain we've had today, you can be sure that these pictures were not from today! A couple weeks ago we zipped over to a new park on Noriega for about an hour after school. I'm not sure how I forgot Sydney's shoes, but when we first got there she was quite frustrated with me carrying her around. So after wrestling with her awhile, I decided to let her see what walking on wood chips is like.... She then let me carry her to each new spot.
I can see some similarities in this scenario and how God must look at His people. Although I don't think that frustration is one of His divine attributes, I can picture Him shaking His head and thinking, "Do you believe me this time?" or "Will you trust me this time?" or "Why are you pulling away?" or "Will you respond this time as I have taught you?"
How often we fall short (once again,... sigh) and end up walking on wood chips for awhile. Thankfully, we serve a God who is full of Mercy and Grace.  When we seek His face by coming to Him in prayer, and reading His Word, and following His ways, so that He can mold us into what He wants us to become, He welcomes us back and will carry us "to the next spot"!

The static hair is SO cute!