133/365 Throwing Rocks By The Lake

Gabrielle and I took a little hike down to the beach this afternoon, where the highlight of her day was throwing rocks in the water.  This girl loves collecting rocks, but she's not usually allowed to throw them. It was the ecstasy of all ecstasies for her to be able to throw as many as she wanted into the waves.

We had to have a little chat about not throwing them at the ducks, but thankfully they didn't stick around long enough for this to become a real issue.

She was momentarily distracted by one the brave people down by the lake who actually went in the water, but for today she was just content to stand at the shore.

132/365 A Day With Cousins

Gabrielle and I had a great day at the park today with some of her cousins. We made one of our final trips to the High Park Zoo before it's set to close in June (we'll definitely be sad to see it go), and then visited one of Gabrielle's favourite playgrounds.  We also stopped for a little snack, before heading back up to the Grenadier Cafe for lunch.  Here's Gabrielle snacking on some of her cousin's crackers and cheese.

She tried to convince Quinn to try some cucumbers, but he wasn't very interested.

And here's Gabrielle's little cousin Emma gazing adoringly at her mama.

131/365 Riding "Kermit" At The Park

(Daddy's giving Gabrielle a little ride in this picture)

130/365 Second Gymnastics Graduation

Gabrielle just finished her second session of gymnastics and had tons of fun at her "graduation" party today!

Gabrielle learning how to do cartwheels

Taking a break while she watches some kids jump on the trampoline

Practicing her seat drop for Miss Christina

Taking her jumping very seriously

130/365 Playing Outside

I wish I had half as much energy as this kid!  Here she is sprinting down the sidewalk, just for the joy of it.

She also loves watching all the strangers who walk by her on the street.  She found some lady joggers very interesting here.

After finding all the ants on the sidewalk today, she informed me that they are "going home".

129/365 Picking Dandelions In James Gardens

128/365 Interesting Bird At The High Park Zoo

127/365 First Haircut

Gabrielle and I recently took a trip to Melonheads for her first professional haircut.  I was slightly worried about her ability to sit still long enough for the cut, but the cartoons she got to watch while the hairdresser was snipping away seemed to do the trick.

The lollipop she got on the way out was the perfect treat!

"All done, Mommy!"

126/365 Ellie's Birthday Party

Gabrielle playing the tambourine at Ellie's 3rd birthday party

125/365 Gabrielle and Her Grandparents