where's adella? there she is! at the nature center! we went to see the animals this morning, which is always a favorite. it's a lot of fun and when the weather is nice, it's just a good place to get out and walk. i've already decided that when our membership expires in a month, we are definitely going to renew it! we've gotten SO much use out of that card - it is a great deal. so me and adella had a blast - saw some animals, slid down the 'otter slide' a dozen or so times, peeked in the barn, petted some goats, almost touched a snake (we weren't quite brave enough), spotted the peacock, checked out the butterfly exhibit to open soon, and then headed home. after some secret crafting, eating popsicles, chatting with the neighbors, and playing around the house, we went to the brew-n-view to see 'ice age 2: the meltdown' with amy, henry, and kyle. adella did great. she sat in my lap almost the whole time, and when not in my lap, she was right there close by. usually i watch her walk up and down the aisles, nodding to the concerned people who think i'm not watching my child, and sit on the edge of my seat in case i do have to jump up and stop her from escaping. today was great though. and the movie was cute too. adella's favorite was the little squirrel who chases the acorn to the ends of the earth throughout both movies. and now, the pictures: and a couple more in my new favorite vintage-y black-and-white: