Father Daughter Saturday

Dad and daughter prepared lunch for our Saturday outing. Jasmine made a ham sandwich with mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise.  Dad made a bean salad and washed several bunches of grapes. Jasmine was helpful in eating the stragglers that escaped from the vine.

We headed to Washington Park for our picnic. Jasmine picked the spot, which was facing the playground swings where she could watch the other kids play. After lunch, she joined in trying out the swings, monkey bars, slides, and the high bars.

We then headed to the zoo to checkout the new African exhibit. The place was a zoo of people since it was opening weekend for the new attraction. We luckily found a close parking spot. The new digs were nice but many animals seemed to be missing or hiding. We then visited some of Jasmine’s favorites spots such as the naked mole rats and the fruit bats.

1st day of 1st Grade

Jasmine started 1st grade today and she was excited to go. She has been looking forward to returning to school for the last couple weeks. Mom and Jasmine have been preparing by picking up supplies and decorating her backpack. Dad took Jasmine the week before to check out her new classroom. So on the first day, Jasmine knew right where to go and led mom along for the ride. Jasmine quickly fell back into the school groove seeing her old friends and her teacher (same one she had for kindergarten).