Tuesday, September 14, 2010

More On That (Mooma and Grandad)

During our visit with Mooma and Grandad we got to go for several walks in Bidwell Park. It is an older park with really big trees, miles of paved trails and a stream running through it and it is located in the heart of downtown Chico, CA. Jessie loves looking at trees but the Sandman always gets a hold of her when she rides in her stroller so she missed most of it... we will go back when she gets older.In the picture below you can see "One Mile", a swimming hole, and Grandad pushing the stroller (of course that was a designated Grandad duty). I wore my GPS so I could track how far we'd walked and how many calories I burned.
I think Bidwell Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the USA... right up there with Central Park in New York, but on a smaller scale of course.
Mooma and Grandad were impressed by Jessie's sweet ride. I love that stroller!
Under a freeway overpass that a local artist has drawn trees on to make it blend with the natural landscape.
Jessica loves Cloe, her glow worm.They are BFF's (when Jess is in the mood to be friends of course).One morning Jessica woke us up at 5 am and wouldn't go back to sleep so I took that opportunity to drag Mooma and Grandad out of bed and make them take me to Morning Thunder, an awesome breakfat spot. They were good sports about it.
Jess fell back to sleep once we got there, she definitely knows the meaning of the word "irony". My favorite thing on the menu is the California Omelet... I've tried to replicate it at home but it's just not the same.
Another local place that is pretty awesome is Brooklyn Bagels. They have a model of the Brooklyn Bridge built in the dining room and their bagels are pretty good too.
Here's a shot of Mooma with Jess at Brooklyn Bagel.
Jessica spent a lot of time outside, thanks to Mooma. Here she is laying in the grass on a blanket with Mooma while Grandad shuck corn for our dinner. Jessica kinda demands that you carry her around, facing out, so she can see everything. But she only tolerates the carrier for 10 minutes or so. Here Mooma is testing it out.

Joe and I wish she liked it a little more because our arms get really sore... she's like over 13 lbs now!

5 comments:

Megan Meissner said...

It looks like you and Jess had so much fun back home.

I can't believe how much bigger and grown up Jessica is just from the last time I saw her in August. You need to hurry up and move so I don't miss out on anymore precious Jessica-growing-up time.

M said...

Jessica is getting prettier by the day. It was wonderful Skyping with her and her daddy last Sunday. Lady

Meema said...

Wow I have to admit this is one of my favorite blogs because it helps me relive all our moments with our precious granddaughter! I loved every single minute... There is nothing like it in the whole wide world... Jessica is the sweetest baby on earth and I miss her so!!!!

Meema said...

...and I LOVE that pic with Jess and her BFF Chloe the glowworm... it shows how incredibly cute, angelic and irresistable her little face is!

James said...

Looks like your Mom had a lot of fun with Jessica. Your description of the food makes me want to go try one of those omlets next time I am over there! Sounds like there is going to be two people with really buff arms pretty soon. Thanks for the latest blog.