Picnic in the Park

The weather is finally getting close to being cool enough to spend some quality time outside. We decided to go for a picnic at our local park...not coincidentally called Lincoln Park. The day was a sunny 90 degree day. Better than it has been, but still pretty hot in the full sun. Lincoln is a little furnace, so he is hotter than most, so he ended up pretty hot & cranky by the end of our time at the park. We spent about 2.5 hours there, starting with lunch, and ending with some playground time. All in all, a pretty good time!



Lincoln really wanted to climb on mommy, but mommy had had enough of it by this time. We had finished eating, and were just waiting for him to finish his mouthful and settle his tummy before we went to play. Lincoln was not too happy about being restrained away from me. Check out that pouty face, followed by tears.

The accusing glare that Lincoln does so well. Daddy, how dare you keep me away from mommy!

After that little pout/cry fit, he got to come sit in my lap for his bottle of milk. Then when his cheerfulness was restored, we went to play! Lincoln liked the swings, but seemed to get tired of them quickly.

After the swings, we tried the slide...we discovered that a tired Lincoln has no love for the slide. I think it was just too disconcerting for him to try to keep his balance. Sorry the video is on its side, I was going to take pictures of it, but at the last minute took a video instead. Oh well. You will just have to cock your head a bit to watch.