Playin' in the Sand

Yesterday night after dinner I had a lot of fun with Camilla. For some reason I got the song Mahna Mahna from the Muppets stuck in my head.  As I cleared the table I started singing "Do-do-da- dodo" and then I would turn to Camilla and say in a really low voice "Mahna Mahna" and she would giggle. Then at the end of the song I would tickle her while singing and she would say "Again?". This went on for a few minutes. Then, all of the sudden, she exclaimed "MANAMA" in the lowest, scruffiest little voice and ran at me giggling. I laughed really hard, a real laugh. It felt good. We played in the kitchen for the next 10 minutes and I laughed. Then she went out in search of Daddy saying "MANAMA" in her low little voice. "MANAMA daddy's" over and over again until she found him and then she ran and giggled at him too. Such a fun little moment.
This morning we tried out a new hair do! I think it's cute! Camilla's a fan of her bangs being out of her face.

After we all had breakfast and were dressed and Hyrum napped, we called up some friends to go to the park and play with us. We gathered up Camilla's sand toys, sunscreen, and treats and walked over to another park to meet up with our friends. It was a fun morning and I enjoyed the sunshine!

When we first got there, Camilla took her little buckets and shovels over to the sand and was bombarded by all of these kids. They all spoke french, so Camilla really wasn't sure what to think of their funny way of talking and the fact that they just stole all her toys. Poor girl. 

Hyrum hung out in the stroller for a lot of the morning safe from bugs and wind and I was able to play with Camilla.

 The other kids finally left and Camilla and her buddy were able to enjoy digging together in the quiet. They were super cute to watch and played fairly well together!

I took advantage of having an extra pair of hands there and snapped a picture of my kiddo's and I at the park.

This nifty sign is right across the street from my house. You know you live on a busy street when.... I am looking forward to one day living in a smaller community where there isn't as much need for signs like these. It makes me a little nervous that we don't have a fence or anything, but luckily Camilla is very aware and well behaved when we are outdoors and near traffic

Anyways, I am taking the afternoon off! It's been a long week with no naps, and I think this Friday afternoon calls for a nap.