On a bit of a whim we
went to the balloon festival today. We had other plans (grocery
shopping, etc.) but the balloon festival and “balloon
playground” was more appealing. This is the third year we’ve
gone and the first time we’ve actually seen the balloons
launch. The kids had fun running around and playing at the
playground. Lex was even interested in the balloons! He had no
nap though so he was pretty tired and it was very hot. I bought
him a balloon, similar to one that hangs on a porch of a house
we frequently walk by. He always points it out and admires it.
I’m going to try to hang his in their bedroom.

Eve,
offering Lex some food.

Also of interesting note, I put
Eve in the Ergo backpack today (I love that thing!) and took
her for a walk. I went with the intention of walking as long as
she was happy. About 20 minutes in to my walk I could tell she
was tired and wanted to sleep. I untucked a hood feature of the
backpack that covers baby’s head and keeps it snug against my
back, instead of bopping around. Lex would never let me use it
when he was in the carrier, but Eve made a few happy noises and
snuggled right into my back. My walk ended up being an hour and
10 minutes! Yay!