Tractors and Trucks Oh My!

I love living close to a huge park with miles of walking, running, and biking trails, a nice big playground, picnic facilities, sports fields, and a lot of free community events!  When our yard is just too small to contain Sky it's a quick trip to the park for a good energy burn.

Last weekend the city put together a Truck n Tractor event that basically put all the big, cool, exciting trucks and tractors on display for people to climb in/on/through, and lots of horn honking!

The timing worked out perfect because Mark had a big project at work Saturday (he never has to work weekends so we didn't mind) but it worked out that he went in super early, was home in time to go to the truck/tractor event for a few hours, and then head back to work in the evening.  Sky was super happy Daddy was there to have fun with her!

I was kinda surprised at how much I learned about the different vehicles and how they operate.  The SWAT and Crisis Negotiation vehicles were particularly interesting and cool to see in real life vs what you see on TV!

  Those two...I just can't stand it!

Sky still had some energy to burn so we headed to the playground for some climbing.  She is not scared of heights in the least!

She actually asked me to catch her so she could jump off, and as much as I wanted to say yes I didn't trust myself to actually be able to catch her.  We will save that little dare devil act for when Daddy is there!  

I'm really thankful now that Mark had a break in the day so we could enjoy some family time at the park, because it looks like the rain has moved in and who knows when spending a few dry/comfortable hours at the park will happen again. 

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Anyone ever done a ride along with the police, sheriff or fire department?

I have with the fire department and it was fascinating.  Do it if you haven't!    

Food Comma

I feel like I'm in a Christmas Food/Wine Haze!!!  So much yummy food some sweet, most of it not.  I have had way more steak and potatoes the last two days than I eat in a month.  It's all been so good, but my tummy is ready for real world eating again. 

Totally ready to get back to running too.  Kinda wish I had my running stuff with me.  But, everyone needs a break now and then, so I'm embracing that and enjoying the down time.  Besides, it is really cold over here, so staying warm with wine and sweats is fine with me! 

A few pictures from the last couple of days. 

My Aunt and Uncle's very cool Christmas Tree.

Wore her out with presents and playing...all snuggles the rest of the day!

Crazy beautiful sunset last night!  Perfect ending to a perfect day!

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed/is still enjoying lots of family time!  I feel like the most fortunate girl in the world with all the lovely and thoughtful gift.  More importantly though I feel lucky to get to spend the whole week with my family.  It makes my heart happy!