Mommy and Me Mondays @ the Arboretum

Monday Jack and I joined Olivia and Karen for a Mommy and Me Outing at the Arboretum. They have a theme each week...this week was Police. Out in the Pecan Grove there was a petting zoo, Police Motorcycle, Police Car, Face Painting, Professional Pictures, Crafts, a Creative Movement Class, and Kindermusik Class-all of which were included in your admission. The kiddos enjoyed the Petting Zoo, exploring the Police Vehicles, and sorta participated in the 2 classes...the other stuff was either too advanced (crafts), too messy (face painting), or an extra cost (portraits). The day was pretty hot, but it was great to spend time in such a beautiful setting with my little man and our friends. We even ran into Lindsey and Hannah from our first Mom and Me group...we hadn't seen them since last Summer.

Olivia and Jack checking out the animals.
Jack wasn't big on petting...but did observe the animals from afar.
Guess I have created a monster by always tending to his hair-all he wanted to do with the goat brushes was comb his own hair!
Jack and Olivia had fun playing in the back of the Cop car. Nick told Jack that was his first and LAST time he better be in the back seat of a Cop car.
The Creative Movement class was a bit advanced but Jack liked to dance, clap his hands, and watch all the big kids exercise.
Isn't he perfect?!?
Little Miss O had been up since 6ish (Jack slept til 8:30) and so with them not having a morning nap it was time to chill on the blanket, have a snack, and regroup.
Picnics are always fun (but a workout too)!
Listening to the Kindermusik teacher.
When we got to the arboretum the ticket booth ladies said no balls allowed...well...as you can see-We got busted! j/k
The Police were very nice, couldn't believe that they didn't allow balls in the Arboretum, and gave the kids their own Police badges.
After Kindermusik we thought about putting the strollers down and attempting for us to get some exercise in hopes that the kids would nap but decided it wasn't worth the possibility of the kids melting down so back to the burbs we headed.



Nick and I are planning on becoming members to the Aroborteum in the Fall so that we can enjoy it for all 4 Seasons. It was a great start of a week and I can't wait to see the pictures from Karen's camera from the day...Hint! Hint!