April Heatwave

Sunny, high of 78 degrees - in State College PA in April. Sounds like an April Fool's Day joke right? But it wasn't! We have been having the most amazing spring weather. We took advantage of it by having a picnic outside in the new PSU arboretum with Brad, Sarah and Logan. Brad and Logan actually tried to meet us (me, H and E) at the park beforehand but baby naps and crowds of people kind of cut that part of the gorgeous day celebration short. Hayden was not quite sure how to deal with the hordes of kids and moms at one of our favorite local parks. We ended up walking away from the playground area (after a brief time on a swing) to let her climb on some boulders. But then Brad arrived and we headed into campus for lunch.

It was SO bright and sunny and wonderful. We had to break out the sunhats and sunscreen to protect delicate baby skin. I think this was the first time Eliza got to be outside without sleeves or socks! She seemed to like it but I was quite afraid of sunburn for her!Hayden loved the picnic and was good to tolerate both sunglasses and a sunhat. I like how she looks so adult, lifting up her shades to grab some food!

I think Sarah, Brad and Logan had a good time - though Logan was at risk for baby sunburn with his fair skin too! Good thing they had a cute hat for him - and sunscreen that they let us borrow!
After the picnic, Hayden did some exploring of the arboretum - first with Daddy "I want to go walk on the walls!" and then with Sarah.

And of course after exploring, we had to head over to celebrate the sunshine with ice cream. We learned our lesson from our last visit and just got one cone (of cookie dough) that we split between the three of us. It was plenty! Hayden and Sarah had an ice cream 'Cheers!' And Eliza fell asleep at the creamery, and even stayed passed out when we transferred her to the car seat.
It was a glorious day. We finished the day with a party for Amy to celebrate her defense! We even got to have another 'picnic' on the deck outside for dinner. Brittany took a great picture of us eating. And after starting out shy, and bumping her nose, Hayden ended up having a blast, running around and making everyone smile. She even managed to congratulate "Dr. Amy!"

And to think this was only Friday of Easter Weekend. There was lots more fun and good weather to come!