The Hummingbird Quest

For the past couple of weeks, Kylie's Pre-K class has been talking about insects and birds. Kylie seems to have taken a particular interest in hummingbirds. Actually, she's sort of...um...obsessed.

So when I discovered that a park near us had a hummingbird habitat, I asked Jen and K if they wanted to go. They humored me enthusiastically said they would love to go! Besides, it was a chance for Jen to practice her photography skills, and for me to see if I actually had any.

We arrived at the hummingbird habitat.

It has a desert landscape, and things that you would think would be conducive to hummingbirds. Like trees...

A little pond with a waterfall...

Cute kids...hey wait, how'd that get in there?

And of course, flowers.

Maybe this is not quite so conducive to the hummingbirds appearing. I have it on good authority that K was behind me, making a funny face.

Or this...

Hmmph. Where are they?

And then finally...we see one! There it is!

What do you mean, where? It's right there.

Aye, there's the little bugger.

Quest completed. Time to head to the playground.

But playing on the playground gets hot pretty quickly. Good thing we brought swimming suits for the splash pad!

Ok, I'm just going to get a little wet...

Or maybe a lot.

I think I'll be pensive for a minute.

(pic taken by Jen)

Ok, back in the water!

(This is my favorite picture, and it was taken by Jen also.) Thanks Jen!