Dandelions

 Sweet Haley, time to get up!

 Haley picked an entire container of dandelions on her walk around the block today.

 We promise better pictures of Stephie tomorrow.  At least we know she's sun-protected!

Reading bags!

After 3 long months of collecting patches, the girls finally earned their reading bags at the library today!  Awesome!

 Later, it was time for sand at Sunset Park.

 Tired and hungry!

Lincoln Park Zoo with Mimi and Poppie

Whoohoo!  Horsey rides!

And, of course, the best part about any zoo...the carousel.

More gymnastics

 Haley has been extra active lately.

 Hmmm.  Still liking carrying around random balls in class.

 She told me today, "Max is getting a lot bigger lately!"

 Bailey is enjoying a whole lot of fresh air!

Random photo recap

 Stephie hung out upside down...

...got a yummy teddy bear cookie from her teachers (which she shared with Haley)...

 ...and we went for pedis.

 Finally!  Nice enough to walk around the block after dinner.

 Haley studied at Panera...

 ...and helped Mommy buy a lot of dirt.

 Finally, lunch with Ayla!

Lincoln Marsh

 Stephie's class went on a field trip to Lincoln Marsh today.

Is April supposed to be this cold?

 Meanwhile, Haley rejected the idea of a walk and rolled around in the car for a while.

 She also horsed around with Eva...

 ...and wore her reindeer nose.

 Finally, outside!

Rudolph nose

 After keeping busy at home...

 ...Haley enjoyed playing with her new favorite old toy: her blinking Rudolph nose from Christmas.

 Guess who ate shredded zucchini with peanut sauce for dinner?  Actually, both girls did!

 Hi Brie!  Violet (another resurrected old toy) says hello.