V is for Voice of Truth

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me." - Rev 3:20

U is for Umbrella

This is our new umbrella and one of Laine's favorite words to say.  Our last umbrella got stolen from the Vinita Park library when we were checking out books in a downpour.  Thankfully a sweet lady offered to walk us to our car so we could stay relatively dry.  I was aiming for a gender neutral color in picking out this umbrella, but Penny says I missed the mark a little.  Sorry about that Penny - hope your friends don't pick on you too much for carrying a bright green umbrella!

T is for Tissue

Only those who know me really well know that I love tissues.  I'm actually somewhat addicted to them.  As a result I keep boxes stashed all over the house for easy access.  And my favorite brand is Puffs Plus Lotion, so when a cold comes along my nose does not go raw from wiping it.  The top box here got invaded by little hands - Laine loves tissues too!

S is for Slides and Smiles

We went to Tilles Park the other day, and Laine loved it.  They have a great playground, swing set, sandbox, and even water spouts.  Here's a glimpse of her enjoyment.

R is for Reefs

I recently invested in my second pair of Reef flip-flops. After wearing a pair of Rainbows for several summers, I determined that I preferred my brown Reefs over my black Rainbows. Penny is a passionate fan of Rainbows, so I had to give them a shot. But alas, my feet like Reefs better. The best part about all of this is that I found these Reefs online for half price. Can't beat a good deal!

Q is for Q-Tips

Who came up with these brilliant things?  And how did they get their name anyway?  Read about the best-selling cotton swab here.

P is for Parks and Playgrounds

One of the things I love about St. Louis is the abundance of parks.  You can normally find at least one park within a mile or two of wherever you are in the city.  And of course playgrounds are important too now that Laine can maneuver them better.  Our newest find this week is St. Vincent Park in Pagedale.  We went there last summer to enjoy the community pool/waterpark, but this time we checked out the walking trail and playground.  It is a nice park with a great path that leads through a pretty neighborhood and right onto UMSL's campus.  It was a nice change of pace from the parks that we normally frequent.