Beautiful Texas

We had some of the most glorious weather in January!  We enjoyed a LOT of time outdoors, which mean that Brooke was a happy camper.  I love that she enjoys being outside so much.  She would be content to swing at the park for hours, or watch the ducks, or play with her bat and ball, or get handfuls of mulch and dirt from our planter boxes :)

One particular Saturday, when it was especially beautiful, we took a family walk to feed the ducks.  Brooke lights up when we see those ducks walking around, and they must have been hungry because they actually came onto the grass where we could feed them.  Normally, they just stay in the water, and if the wind is blowing, it is a bit tricky to get the bread to them.  Let's be honest, Brooke generally just eats the bread, and we do the throwing.

After the ducks, we spent some time at the park, then headed home to go inside.  (Both Kevin and I have been suffering from what we think is allergies.)  Brooke, however, had her own plans. She ran to the garage and wanted her "bat" and "ball", "please". So, we played a little t-ball, and she was actually making contact with the ball, then would go retrieve it herself.  So cute :)

Then she was ready for a little soccer :)  She really just wanted to pick up the ball to throw it to Daddy, so we are working on the "kick" aspect of the game.

These pictures are from another afternoon walk to feed the ducks.  I have been experimenting more with her hair, and I love how her little pigtails turned out :)  The yellow sweater was a sweater my Grandma made for me when I was a baby.  

A random collection of adorable park moments...

One afternoon, after a delicious lunch with friends, we headed outside to enjoy the fresh air.  Brooke became fast friends with Hudson, whom she lovingly calls "Huds".  He is SO sweet with her, and went down the slide with her several times.  My favorite was when they went down the twirly slide together, Hudson's arm around Brooke's waist, and smiling ear to ear!  We love our friends :)