Jet Planes, Toddlers, and Babies, Oh My!

It has been soooo cold this winter!  People in Buffalo or some city in Minnesota would probably laugh when I say that, but it has definitely been frigid by North Carolina standards.  We have seen multiple snow falls and ice storms, several cancelled preschool days, and lots of chills in the air.  We can head outside for brief moments, but all of our favorite outdoor playground haunts have been basically off limits.  Consequently, we've all gone a bit crazy.

Wednesday was a brief respite from the cold.  We amazingly had highs in the 60's and so, of course, we all flocked outdoors.  Our playgroup decided to head outside to the airport observation park.  I have written about this place several times.  Evan has always loved to watch the planes, and since his recent plane flight to Texas he's been even more excited about airplanes. 

We all had a great time!  We had almost every member of our playgroup there. (Feel better, Mary and family!)  Evan had a ball watching the planes, digging in the sand park, and just generally running around and enjoying the great outdoors.  This was the first time that Ben really enjoyed the park.  He sat on our blanket and each time a plane would take off or land he would watch intently.  He loved it! 

(Benny laughs as he watches the planes.)

(Evan digs in the sand with his friends Riley and Aaron.)

(The group has descended on the playground...yes, all except two people are part of our playgroup.)

While another cold snap and "wintry precipitation event" is on the way, this one day gave us enough to hang on to.  Spring, where are you?!