So if you really want to get some strange looks, try a Fisher Price hood ornament like this one.  Megan and I found this sandbox used on Craigslist, and I drove about 10 miles to go pick it up and then home with it on top of the car.  This is only remarkable because I never did get that merit badge in knots as a cub scout.  

Claire of course knew right away that it was for her...MINE!

Loves her sandbox!  Any friends are welcome to come play in the dirt.  It has a cover...

Claire stops moving for just a moment for a break in a chair. 

...well, it looks to be a good crop this year.  Sure hope we get that rain soon though...

Nature girl.  Loves outside.  Prefers running over walking hand in hand, but can make time to stop and smell the flowers in the right company. 

Claire was into rocks and dirt on this trip.  Here Great-grandpa helps her out by finding a great one she apparently missed.  

Wardrobe malfunction!  No pants = no pockets!  Claire didn't want to wear her pants any longer, but there is a price to pay for choices sometimes...

She was very interested in the fresh radishes from the Iles' garden.  She wasn't very much into eating them later though.

Great-grandpa, great-grandma, Claire and Daddy enjoy the beautiful day outside. 

Claire and Grandma Deb walk down the lane hand in hand.