Yesterday we received a wonderful tease from Spring. We've only been able to take Ella outside a few times since she was born because of the cold weather. I had my eye on the forecast for a while looking for a good day to take the stroller out and get a little relief from this house! Thankfully, Britt was home for the day and we went out as a family.
We left Crane Creek just before noon and stopped in Ashland for lunch. After lunch, we headed over to the mall to shop and walk. The crowd was sparse except for the many moms and strollers, no doubt enjoying the good weather as much as we were. As usual, we spent more money on the baby than ourselves. We did find an Easter dress/formal pictures dress for Ella. She slept most of the time and didn't make a noise (unlike the last time I took her to the mall when she fussed if I slowed to a walk!).
We weren't quite ready to go home, so we headed on over the Ashland Central Park. Although I have passed by it a million times going to the doctor (it is right beside the hospital), I had never actually been. It must have been the sunshine, or the good moods of the other park-goers rubbing off on me, but for a few moments everything was just perfect in the world. I had my baby, my love, and sunshine. Who really needs anything else?
Ella must have felt something similar because she squealed with delight several times, something she's only started doing recently (and quite randomly). She squealed with purpose yesterday though.
Today the rain was back, but I'm still quite overcome with love and joy for my little family. Some things just can't be dampened.
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