For the Love of a Backyard

One of the best parts of our new house is the backyard.

Just having a yard is an improvement from our old place.

It's an improvement we are grateful for every day.

Our yard happened to come with a swing set, and they had the accompanying baby swing waiting for us in the shed.

These chubby feet get to dangle outside nearly every afternoon.

Swing time is best when Harper is around to run around as entertainment, but we make do without her by playing some tunes on my phone when she is at work with John.

When swing time is over (get me out NOW), we usually spend some time relaxing on a blanket.

And I try, desperately, to avoid someone eating a bunch of mulch.

It's amazing how much happier babies are outside - even if they are doing the same thing they would be doing inside (for instance, rolling around eating things).

Sometimes you let the rules slip a bit, and a lens cap becomes a chew toy.  Better than the mulch, right?

I can't wait to spend lots of quality time out here this warm spring and summer.

Orelia is looking forward to it too.