It was something unexpected, awe-inspiring and enlightening…we couldn’t pass up the opportunity for play around this structure. Wandering along the city streets for curbside treasure, since parks were soggy and water still beading off slides from the recent rainfall, we of course couldn’t resist.
This moment stopped us in our tracks while scavenging for sweetly scented foliage after a hard rain to admire. While moments of predictability are comforting, a flash of spontaneity can also offer some solace.
We were engulfed by massiveness; the vulnerability was inescapable. Architects, artisans, collaborators all poured their hard work and great care into the structure for us to marvel and enjoy—thank you! In between thunderstorms, puddling water for tiny feet to splash in are irresistibly thrilling but playing alongside these towering columns was spine-tingling, even for me as I watched my toddler at play along the edge!
Scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for most of the summer will not bring us down. It does require a little planning…here me Zeus and keep them intermittent so that we can dart out here and there and witness the city anew with vibrant color and a cheerful sky that bursts out of a darkening cosmos.
Ahh…the unfailing wonder of nature (and sometimes human enterprise) …it brings out a bit of giddiness in us. And so, with a determined nudge, I prodded Baby Bear to follow the path down to where it was time to pick up the other Bears. We are new devotees to this discovery and will soon be back to count the steps again and weave between the columns, maybe with the older Bears. Whatever the summer brings you, may you at times find shelter from the storm.
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I can’t believe how she’s grown! I know it sounds cliche, but it seems like just yesterday you were posting her baby pics. What a sweetie she is.
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Yes, she has, we all have, haven’t we? May we all grow older and wiser. Thank you for your sweet thoughts and enjoy your fourth!
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Impressive columns! And that church in the background looks really cool too. Fun city to explore!
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Yes, when you think like a toddler, the whole city turns into a playground. Happy Fourth to you!
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And you as well!
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Thank you.
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Beautiful structure! What a happy discovery! 🙂
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Yes it was, always something to explore with a toddler in tote. Hope you had a great 4th!
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I imagine you experience some really spectacular thunderstorms, Cristina. Who needs 4th of July fireworks! How wonderful to find places for little miss baby bear to explore and enjoy simply because everything at her age is a game and special if mom is enthusiastic! You set a very fine example. She is just adorable (beautiful!) and I can’t believe how grown up she is now. Where does time go? That’s obviously what you’re thinking when you go out in the city to explore and give her such a rich experience. I loved seeing these photos!
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Thank you Debra! It’s a gift to receive such kind words from you. I do enjoy her company when we’re out and about and we try to have an adventure. I don’t know how they did fireworks tonight, the thunderstorm and flash floodings certainly were the main show for us. I hope that people were able to take care of their homes.
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Not sure how it is possible but baby girl just gets more adorable with each passing month!
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Thank you, if we could all be so lucky!
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Baby Bear is such a little cherub. I adore your compositions of her here juxtaposed against this stunning pillared facade. Model gorgeous.
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Thank you for your kindest remarks. Yes, the pillars did attract us for some play and admiration.
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