Soccer!

Today was gorgeous. Close to 50, sunny and a beautiful start to 2012! This afternoon after Clara's "quiet time" (she talked away, no sleeping) we headed over to the local soccer fields. We were all feeling the itch for a change of scenery and some fresh air and this was the perfect fix! We had a blast! We took a ball to kick around, which Clara loved (she also carried it a lot). We investigated soccer goals (Clara liked going in them). We chased a train - the tracks run right behind the fields - Clara on my back, shrieking with excitement and laughter the whole way. Clara discovered the bleachers and then it was all over. I have no idea how long she spent walking back and forth on them, but she loved every second of it. It was a great discovery and we will definitely be going back soon!

We'll have to see Uncle Joel, we might have another soccer player on our hands!

I have to say that running crazy toward that train, with Clara in all her terrific two-year-old excitement and glee bubbling over with laughter and joy on my back was the absolute best start to a new year. I can't think of anything better!