Killing the Winter Blahs

The winter blues are hitting the Linley's. In a BIG way!  After our last round of ear infections and runny noses...this Momma was day-dreaming of the warm summer days spent playing outside.  The ones that have proven to be germ-free for us for the most part!  Last summer Owen was healthy from May all the way to October!  It was glorious. 

BUT...back on planet "it's still winter" we decided to try and find something fun but something that may keep us from contracting the plague in the name of fun. The mall came to mind. Our local mall is nice and open, pretty quiet (as in not many stores, especially upstairs) and there is a fun bakery that puts cookies on sticks and decorates them with obsurd amounts of icing.  AKA Kids paradise!  If you are looking for major shopping...this is not your mall of choice.  BUT We've been taking Coop in the stroller and letting Owen run his little legs off. We never stop anywhere for too long as running a little energy off is the name of the game. Owen loves to hide behind corners with Jer and say "Shhh...here they come." as he waits for me and Cooper to find them.  He also LOVES the escalator.  We even popped into our local library (for a quick visit and we hand santized afterwards...oh yes we did!) We've made a couple trips so far. It's been a great little adventure for our family.

Here are some fun camera pics  :) 

Coop's Chariot!

Owen enjoying his cookie!!

Owen and Dadda trying to find a place to hide.

Hanging out in a chair at Macy's...

Momma did some window shopping

And some more window shopping.

Shhh!  Quiet. Here they come!