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This is from two weekends ago, we took Ian to the butterfly exhibit at Meijer Gardens. In my head I had this idea that this particular outing was going to be filled with awesome wonder and excitement. And it was, but mostly because he got to run around a bit. I think he had spring fever and the chance to stomp around and look at some dirt up close was far more fascinating than a few hundred colorful insects flapping about.

See all this gorgeous color? Ian did too, and we got a big smile or two out of him on video that you’ll probably see someday, but then it was off to pick up a strange plant seed, or closely examine a dead leaf, or flash a charming grin at a passing blond girl twice his age. See this image larger.

I’m happy here but the lil guy just wants to be put down so he can run and run! See this image larger.

“Just between you and I? I’m thinking about eating some dirt. Shhhh.” See this image larger.

Just look at this place. Really we should make a habit out of coming here in the middle of winter, it would lift the spirits quite a bit. See this image larger.

Sorry for the blur… I thought I had enough light to do a quick shot, but this is a little more true-to-life anyway. Ian has no time to pause for a photo! See this image larger.

Gotta stop and smell the flowers sometimes, kiddo. See this image larger.