Duck Season

We made another visit to the duck pond near our house. Now, last time we went was on a Saturday and the ducks were just moving from family to family out there at the park. This time, they were a little more forceful.
We were still probably 50 feet from the pond when a little family of ducks start waddling our way. We weren't throwing out bread or doing anything like that, but apparently they can spot a duck feeder from a mile away.
But it was cute. It was a mommy and 3 little babies. And who doesn't want to feed those cute little things. They came up to about a foot away from us and then waited for their handouts.
So we fed them.

And then another little family comes over to visit. And let me tell you, You may think that ducks are not fast, but these things were running at us at top speed.

So then three more big ducks come our way. And they're all looking for our bread. And then the 2 mommy ducks and the 3 newcomers start getting a little bit grouchy. I wound up picking Presley up and holding her for most of this because we had 11 ducks surrounding us all fighting for the food. The moms were particularly angry with anyone who tried to steal food from their babies. So they just kept running around snapping at eachother. It was crazy. I guess there's enough bread to go around on Saturdays cause they certainly didn't act like this then.

Then all of a sudden, it was like they all got their fill. (Which was good b/c we were soon out of bread) So they went back to the water.

So we walked out to one of the little piers and watched for more ducks and fish.

And those ducks came back again looking for some more.

Fiesty little things.

Let's Go Fly a Kite!`

We got a new kite this weekend and Presley loved to watch it fly around. It wasn't the windiest day to be flying a kite, but we did manage to get it in the air a few times.

Chalk Art

Presley is coloring with chalk...
and Dakota is holding the paper for her!

Burglars Be Warned!

Who needs a fancy security system when you've got these three on duty?


(And for that matter, who needs expensive toys when you've got a window and two dogs?)

Ring Around the Rosie...

This is one of her favorite games. She can play this ten times in a row and not get dizzy. Me, I do it once and can't stand straight for 20 minutes.

Ring around the Rosie,

Pocket Full of Posie,

Ashes, Ashes...

We all fall Down!

Tuesday

Whether the calendar says it or not, we are starting summer at our house. Our days consist of going on walks to the park, "swimming" in the backyard pool, and playing with the dogs. Luckily, it really doesn't get much more complicated than that.

Part of the fun of being outside is chasing Riley. She isn't too excited yet about "Presley Hugs" (I'm sure she'll come around) and we all want what we can't have, so Riley just gets constantly chased around by a toddler. : )

Lots of times, the puddle that the pool makes after it's emptied is just as exciting (maybe even moreso) than the pool itself.

Getting ready to go on a wagon ride. Can you tell she loves it??

Neighborhood Park

We can hardly go on a walk anymore without stopping at our neighborhood park. If we turn the wrong direction (away from the park) she lets us know our mistake.
Lately she has been enjoying just walking along the structure. Then we sit down. Then we get up and walk/run along the structure again. It's hours of entertainment. : )


She will pat the ground beside her and say "Sit!"

Hamming it up for the camera!