Chichaqua Park

We spent last Saturday morning meandering through Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt and having a picnic.  No mountains to be seen, but fun family time nonetheless.  We re-learning how to be midwesterners!  

Visiting Dad's Office

Sometimes Brian has to leave in the morning before Isaac wakes up.  If so, we'll just pay Dad a visit during his office hour or between classes.  It's so nice to be so close and let this be an easy occurrence.  And, his colleagues are always happy to see Isaac too.  For the record, I have no idea what the writing on Brian's white board means.  But I'm sure glad he does!

Some Flavors of Downtown Des Moines

 Lately I've tried to explore a little more of downtown Des Moines with Isaac during our days together.  It's been fun!

First, we went to Peace Tree Brewery and sampled some kombucha on tap:

Another day, we went to Molly's Cupcakes and sampled some sweet treats and sat on their swing seats at the cupcake bar (you can see them behind him in these pics):

Blank Park Zoo

We are zoo members at the Blank Park Zoo here in Des Moines.  It is a small, very kid-friendly zoo and Isaac always enjoys himself.  The new indoor giraffe barn was a highlight this last visit!  He was telling strangers all about it whenever he got the chance for days afterward.  

Ross the sea lion really wanted to play!

"Billy Goats Gruff" 

Backyard Play & Iowa Weather

Iowa weather patterns have been keeping us on our toes the past month.  Cold/Rainy/Sunny/Clear/Chilly/Warm/Hot/Snowy Again/Warm Again...and it goes on.  Here are just a few pics I've taken of Isaac in our backyard the past couple months to show.