June Monday

 The paintings are coming along. They are works in progress and I could not photograph any of them yet, as it would violate the creative creed and our imaginative spirits. Next week though, I hope we can finish them and show them off!

 Here is a sneak peek.

 Ok. Maybe I shouldn't admit this, but we spent a good while wrapped in quilts laying on the couch today listening to music off the i-pad. It was so fun and relaxing, we couldn't help it. Next time we will use that time to crochet lepers bandages, visit the old-folks-home, and comfort little tiny chihuahuas trapped in small cages (see past post), we promise. :)

 Jessica still loves her diet coke.

 This delicious lunch came from Warren's. It was really really good. When Jessica replied "kids meal," to my query about what she wanted for lunch, I knew that this is where we needed to go. It didn't disappoint.

All aboard!

A Friend to Man and Beast

It was so fun to watch Jessica interact with the animals at the Ogden shelter in such a loving and kind way. She gave all the animals special attention and care. It was sad for me to go there and see them all caged up, barking and meowing: visibly fearful and uncomfortable about their surroundings. We couldn't take any home with us, but at least we could love them for a minute or two.

Jess teaches Asher how to make Whoopie Pies!

Computers! Salad! Ogden!

 Library time

 yummy salad

lunch at the Weber State LDS Institute. We've kind of made ourselves regulars over there. There are usually some kids playing basketball and they let us in the game, there is also free parking, and a microwave that works!

Monday Videos

Buenaventura Park

 Buenaventura Park is located in West Ogden near the river. We had both never been there before and were delighted and perplexed. There were many white suburbans and pick up trucks, trailers and campers, with all kinds of stuff: tents, teepees, leather goods, pioneer goods (for lack of better words) and items used for surviving in nature. From what we could tell they have a market there on Saturdays. The vendors come from various parts all over Utah and live there for part of the year (I think.)

 We had a beautiful and enjoyable walk around the pond.

Other things we did today: Lunch downtown in another park, more walking and exploring of the down-town area, free popcorn samples, and then we watched a little bit of "Black Beauty." I love horses and Jessica seemed to like them too!

Ogden Nature Center and other thrills

Walking through a beautiful path, holding hands in the sunshine. It doesn't get any better than this!

 Looking for birds on the observation deck.

 Adventurer Jessica at the Blackbird Pond.

 This picture was taken by a three-year-old.

 Coming out of the mouse hole. Those two impressed me with their spelunking skills.

 We were calmly enjoying our lunch when these two aggressive beggars appeared:

As you can see by the expression on the picnickers faces, they are somewhat bothered by the approaching poultry.

 This one's name is Larry. Just kidding, I made that up.

 Jessica found this wonderful little babbling fountain. It made a very peaceful gurgle, and she knelt down to be close to it.

Jessica is so good at sharing!

Whoops! Who farted?!!! :)