A New Library and A New Park

I LOVE the new Sorensen Park and Library. They are not brand new to Whittier, they just had a make over. The project started about 2 years ago on a very small library and a not too shabby park. They opened up last week, so I decided that Elianna and I would take a trip out there is past Friday.

The library has at least tripled in size and has a very cute children's section; filled with lowered shelves, small couches, toys and computers. Also, 40% of the materials used were recycled materials.

After we checked out our books we went to the park where Elianna had the time of her life on the swings. The park now has a "Big" and "Small" kids' section. I think this will be our new library and park. It's good to see our tax dollars at work!

Halloween

Elianna was a bumble bee for her first halloween and no, I did not make the costume, I'm still trying to finish her blanket.

So this was the game plan, to do our normal evening walk, but with a flare! We went up and down our street, did not go to homes with stairs (taking Eli in and out of the stroller did not seem fair to anyone) and to neighbors we know, which is quite a few. Halfway through our stroll ride someone was getting sleepy but as the night grew darker it became a bit more lively and Elianna stay up to enjoy it.

At first Eli was not too fond of the hat.

Buzz!

Finally got that shot with the hat!

Cheese!

Elianna made out pretty good!

pumpkin patch

Two weeks ago we headed out to the pumpkin patch at Cal Poly Pomona. It was everyone's first time there. We missed the rides and animals by a week, but we were still able to capture some great pictures....and here they are...

Elianna is trying to figure out what to make of her new setting.

We checked out the sunflowers, but didn't spend too much time there. They were invaded by ants.

Off to the corn maze, which reminded me of the movie, Signs.

Eli says, "This way!"

I'm happy to report that we made it out okay :)