Normalcy?

We found a new, modern park nearby called Independence Park.  The great part about it is that it is made for kids, even adults of all ages.  Uniquely made pieces force you to look at it and figure out how to use it.  Reminds me of some of the challenges from the recent years of American Gladiator.

We laughed ourselves right off the discus.  It is a round disc, about 5ft. across.  It slants on an angle so that as you move, it moves.  Just when you think you've got it, it throws you off balance and you spin off or fall towards center.  It was heaven to hear kids genuinely laughing and just being themselves.

Later that day, Emily trotted off with a neighbor friend to library.  Mom Rachel called to let us know there was a play going on, so Kylen, Ethan and I went to join.  Of course it was all in Hebrew, but again, kids were laughing and getting it!  Small dance troupe danced in costumes and sung short stories.  It was so nice to just be a part of things.  I do feel that people are warming up to us.  Probably helps that we are warmed up and might not have so many edges on us as well.

We have also managed both the light rail and buses.  Ethan loves the buses because of how fast they drive.  You hardly are on before they zoom off.  No waiting for everyone to sit and get settled!  Funny looking back - when packing, I didn't want our clothes to emphasize that we were from US - wanted to go low key and not draw attention.  Ha!  It is so obvious we are not from around these parts!  We definitely get noticed, but it is curiosity which is exactly how we are in turn, looking at all of the people around us.

Even had ourselves a decent B-que.  Great day.