On Monday we needed to run by the Shimoda mall to pick up the remainder of our Christmas gifts. I want to try and get everything mailed back to the States by Thanksgiving this year. I should be able to!

We always park on the same side of the mall and use the same entrance. Recently, someone was talking about the playground in the mall parking lot and I had no idea what they were talking about. So this time we parked on the other side of the mall and look! A big playground! Rhino’s a little too young to climb on most of the equipment, but there were some fun swings, his favorite springy/gliding animals, and some things for him to step on. It had just rained that morning, so there were a lot of puddles and mud. It’s just now starting to get pretty cold, so we didn’t stay out too long, either.

This is a great playground; one of many that makes me wish our boys were about 5 years older. Heron slept in the carseat while Rhino played around, swung with Daddy, admired the gorgeous leaves, and tromped through mud. He woke up for a photo opportunity and we headed off to get our shopping taken care of. It was nice to be out in the cold with the bright leaves. Rhino has such a good time running around these days and is so busy and energetic when he’s outside!