Gulianna absolutely lOvEs the park, and how convenient for one to be right across the street from my store. For months now, probably right after her birthday in August, she has been opening doors, all by her little self, and she will just walk her butt over to the park, herself. Yes, I repeat, by herself.

{pictures taken 10.8.2008}

Take a look for yourself...

good thing I taught her to look both ways before crossing the street ;)

Yes I was careful to watch her, and take her pictures, while there were no cars around. Everyday when we get out of the car, she has to imediately look over to the park and say "Par..." she doesn't sound out the "K", it's so funny. I was trying to take her there everyday after work so she could play, but then it got really cold.  

And whenever we go to the mall, I let her play in that little play area, but now after a couple weeks ago, she doesn't want to sit in her stroller, because she knows exactly where we are at, so I'll take her out so she can walk around the store with me, but the last time we went she just walked right out of the Gap, and headed for the "par..." and there was no stopping her. As soon as I tried to pick her up and carry her back in the store {to go get the stroller} she immediately arches her back, so it's harder for me to hold her, and drops herself to the floor. Exactly what my brother Anthony used to do...great.

This is at the "par..." at the mall :)

{pictures taken 10.20.2008}

too bad they built that slide too steep, she can't go up it by herself, unless she's barefoot!