Went to the park early in the morning before the heat got obscene and played around. Nick, Ali, Austin, and Jacob had fun... oh, and me too. ![](http://www.beatcanvas.com/pics/ledges_20050723.jpg) Ledges is a beautiful park with a stream that runs through it. I had expected that the water would be higher, but unfortunately not, as you can see. ![](http://www.beatcanvas.com/pics/ledges_3_20050723.jpg) Nevertheless, it was a good time. ![](http://www.beatcanvas.com/pics/ledges_5_20050723.jpg) And scenic... ![](http://www.beatcanvas.com/pics/ledges_2_20050723.jpg) Then off to my favorite city park, Brookside in Ames, Iowa. It sports huge oak trees and several playgrounds. ![](http://www.beatcanvas.com/pics/brookside_20050723.jpg) And if you're there long enough, the little guys get to see a train or two pass through. Which we did. Ali and Nick goofed around on a park bench. ![](http://www.beatcanvas.com/pics/nick_ali_20050723.jpg) I can't imagine the two of them breaking up. They're wonderful together, which is great to see for my son. Good way to start the day. |