window shopping

We met some twin friends for a little window shopping on a lovely Friday morning.

After Starbucks treats and lots of pennies in the wishing fountains, we set off on a meandering walk.

The kids peered in every window. The only store they asked to go inside was the Apple store.

Smarties.

At the end of the long sidewalk was the biggest tree Em and Roo have ever seen.

They spent at least 45 minutes exploring every nook and cranny.

Next, a walk on the opposite side of the road. New windows to peer into and neat-o surprises on the ground. The last stop, Neiman Marcus. They have a magical installation piece above the escalators. Dancing butterflies that shimmered in the sun beams streaming through the skylight. We rode up and down 3 times and could have stayed a lot longer.

But, we had a lunch date.

butterflies in action

Fufferflies & Dinosaurs

After a week of disruptive allergies for the entire family, we're finally stepping back out into normal life. Which includes mother's day out (praise Jesus!) and our playgroup.

Eight mommies and 18 kids under the age of 4 hit the prehistoric trails at Dinoland today. The weather was gorgeous and a happy good day was had.

Daddy took an early lunch break to walk back in time with us.


Pint-sized dinos, decorated by the area schools, were more exciting to Em and Roo than the actual exhibit.

Aunt Kaki was actually the biggest hit of the day. The girls didn't know she would be there. And they swarmed her like bees and begged to be held.

When the dino-tour was over, the 2 year old set partied in the butterfly garden. Lots of running and jumping and screeching and climbing. Oh, and not-so-stealthy snacking in the no food allowed area. Whoops (again). But, worth it to see my girls sharing sweetly together.