Hiking is walking

We went to Fontenelle Forest today, and the weather was perfect.  We went first thing in the morning...around 9am and for a little while we were the only ones walking around.  It was our first time going, and it only took about 20 minutes to get there--you can get anywhere in 20 minutes or less in Omaha.  We brought the stroller, and walked the mile long boardwalk.  It took quite awhile because we let Liliana play and do whatever she wanted.  At one point we spent 15 minutes watching her take leaves and throw them over the edge.  She was helping clean up the trail.  Our Lili-Bear got really tired after awhile (she hadn't had a nap yet) so we didn't see all that the forest had to offer.  But for the price, we decided to buy a membership so we can go back at our leisure.  It will be something fun that Liliana and I can go to with Adam when we're looking for something to do.  From the pictures you can see that she is learning to climb up stairs.  She's not so great going down, but I'm trying to teach her.  (I'm also trying to teach her how to get off the couch and bed.)

Of course she wanted to push the stroller as well.  That is, by far, her favorite thing to do these days.  Sometimes she is fearless...she'll do anything.  Today was a good day--plus we got our air conditioner fixed, so that made it even better!

I know I talk a lot about our day-to-day activities, and not much of anything with substance.  I have some ideas in my head, but I have yet to get them down on paper.  But I will...soon.

Growing Up

I'm sad to report that I have to downgrade my perfect baby...she's now just a pretty good baby.  When she wants something, she lets you know she wants it NOW!  It's rough...I didn't realize "it" would be starting so soon!  And I've come to realize that what once was sufficient to entertain her is not enough these days.  That idea reminds me of a talk given by President Eyring...but that's a whole different topic.  So lately I've been trying to come up with activities to keep her busy.  Luckily, Omaha in the summer has tons of stuff to do!  We've been to the Children's Museum, the library, splash pads, various story-times, and of course--the zoo.

I went to the zoo by myself--on a Saturday.  That was not the smartest move.  It was busy and hot.  At first I took her around to various animal displays, but when she showed little interest in looking at the animals, I just let her do what she wanted to do--play and watch people.  Oh, and her favorite thing was to push the stroller (she loves pushing anything...strollers, grocery stores, toys, etc.)  But we were way on the other side of the zoo when Liliana decided she no longer wanted to be there.  At that very same moment she decided she would not go back in the stroller.  As she's screaming and arching her back trying to get away, all I can do is smile and wave at the onlookers.  Oh well, that's life.  It took a long time, but we finally made it out of the zoo and into our car. 

It's interesting how I learn as she grows.  She's very active and always wants to be doing something.  She still sleeps great at night, but she is not loving nap time anymore.