Parks, Bass Pro and Cold Stone Creamery

This afternoon it was just me, Violet and Lincoln. After having lunch with Melissa and Jamie, we took off for the park.

I chose this particular park because it had more shade. We definitely went straight from winter to summer. Lincoln has no fear when it comes to jungle gyms. The posted signs say these structures are for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Good thing Lincoln can't read.

Rope based playgrounds are replacing the old fashioned monkey bars we knew as kids. I was reading how experiencing risk is an integral part of a child's healthy physical, mental and emotional development. I guess anything that gets your kid out and away from their gaming device is good. Violet and Lincoln love going to the park and they play on everything available.

After the park, we went over to Bass Pro. Violet was sure they had an indoor playground. But after we walked the steps about 4 times, the information attendant told us there was no indoor play area. Violet was thinking of the areas set up during Halloween and Christmas. We did see these giant fish which scared me. Violet and Lincoln were afraid to stand too close to the tank. Before heading back to my house, we stopped at Cold Stone Creamery and spent another 30 minutes at the park next to it. Violet and Lincoln never slow down but once again, I need a nap.