Little swimmer!

Swim class is back in full swing! We've already had three classes this session! She does great in the water! She really is developing some skills! She will kick when you say kick and has begun working on the arms part, she loves to splash the water! 

My little water baby really takes after me, I love the water so much and I'm glad she does too! 

Face maker

Every time I get Charlotte out of the car she sticks her tongue out at me and laughs and laughs! She does this because I always make funny faces at her through the window while I'm getting gas or before daycare in the morning and she laughs and laughs. 

Today when I opened the car door and she was sticking her tongue out and smiling I waited a moment before taking her out of her carseat, and I kissed her asked her to do that forever, because its so cute, and our little thing. 

I wanted to take that moment in and remember it always. Her sweet face and innocent smile. 

It's amazing watching them grow up, but it's also heartbreaking and scary quite frankly. Everyday I have those mother worries, I want her to be this happy forever, I never want her to know heartbreak or despair, never want her to go hungry, just want her to be happy always. 

I had to post today because its important to remember the little things! Charlotte and I do a lot of fun things together, and while I love watching her have fun, I also love these little moments, these things we share, I wanted to capture this moment so I will always remember it, especially on those nights she keeps me up or on those days filled with tantrums. 

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, 
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, 
You never need to carry more than you can hold, 
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, 
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, 
Yeah, this, is my wish.

Irvine Nature center

If you've never been to the Irvine nature center it's a real treat and the price is affordable because its free! Charlotte and I were blessed with amazing weather this weekend so went to check it out. 

Inside they have lots of animals to look at and lots of things to touch and learn about! They also have a cool party room and do birthdays there, taking note for the future! 

Outside there is even more fun stuff to do! The trails are awesome, we did a short flat one with no hills, perfect if you have a toddler, or want to go with an off road stroller. On the trail they had a little aviary where we got to see a hawk and an owl, also an opossum but it was creepy haha. There was a beautiful overlook with a gazebo and beehives so you could check out the bees. 

The real gem is the outdoor classroom, where they encourage you to get messy with nature! There's a place to play in the  sand and dirt, trees to climb and even a musical area! 

Charlotte had so much fun! She loved the walking trail and even picked up a leaf or two to take with us. It was a lot of fun to watch her explore the outdoor classroom! She made mud pies and stirred them up with a stick (she may have even eaten some dirt haha) she dug in the sand, snacked at pint sized picnic tables and climbed tree stumps! 

This place is definitely worth checking out! It really encourages natural play and imagination and gives kids a chance to look at animals up close! It's great for kids of all ages!