We went to the Emerald Isle Parade in downtown Lee’s Summit, MO on Saturday. There are several festive St. Patrick’s Day parades in Kansas City, but this one holds a special place in my heart because I grew up in Lee’s Summit. We met up with my parents and several of our friends and their kiddos. Our group huddled under umbrellas and enjoyed the colorful floats rolling by – cheerful despite the drizzle.
The weekend’s gloomy weather was a big contrast to Friday’s when we soaked up the sunshine at beautiful Loose Park in Kansas City. We played on swings and slides at the playground before heading to the pond for bird watching. After our loop around the park, we walked a little under a mile to the Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch for a panda themed story time and art project. The kids section of the library is gorgeous with big windows overlooking the Plaza, rows and rows of books and fun education stations.
On Wednesday we went to a free Little Rockers Concert at School of Rock in Overland Park, KS. Cecy showed off her awesome dance moves! Besides dancing we are also working on our jumping skills. We headed to Urban Air trampoline park in Overland Park , KS. On Tuesdays and Fridays they have Jumperoo from 9am until noon. For just $5 (kids 3-5 are $10) we jumped on the trampolines with other toddlers and played in the amazing playground area with tunnels, slides and ball pit.
Last week we also took an awesome tour of a local fire station where Cecy got to climb inside a firetruck and meet firefighters. The tour was fun, but it also got me thinking about fire-safety at our house. I found some Sesame Street themed materials on the US Fire Administration’s website which I think will be a fun way to talk to Cecy about a serious safety subject as she gets bigger.
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