Riley and Avery

I took the girls to Old Heidelberg Pastry Shop today, which is sinfully close to where we live. They had so many pastries that looked so delicious. Riley totally loved the chocolate covered ice cream cone filled with chocolate buttercream frosting. I also got some apple pastries for Rudi when he comes home. They also have a cafe that serves German food at nice prices, with a deli of meats, cheeses, and sausages. Mmmm. I might have to send Rudi in there to get something for dinner one of these days.

Then we headed over to Barnes and Noble where I had a store credit to use. The girls made out really well on books. Riley got three paperbacks and Avery got two board books. Avery loves books so much. I've seen her sit and look at a book for twenty or so minutes, gently turning the pages. When we go to Barnes and Noble she is more interested in the books than the train set or the stuffed animals. Rudi says we need to keep her interested in books. I don't think that'll be a problem in our house.

It is really warm today, mid to upper 60s. On our way home from Barnes and Noble we passed the park and saw kids playing. I wish I could have taken the girls. If there hadn't been snow on the ground and wet grass, I would have. I just know that Avery would not have been content to be carried in her sling while Riley played. I wish Avery were just a few months older and could walk reliably. Maybe if the weather holds up I'll take Riley tomorrow when Rudi is off of work so that he can watch Avery.