Out and about

This week we have seen huge temperature changes. The south part of Brazil has experienced its coldest winter in something like 45 years (give or take). Finally, after consistent temperatures in the 40s and low 50s (with rain) we have had some nice days in the 70s and 80s [note the difference in temperature change by viewing the picture of Elisa helping me make a fire in the previous post]. We are able to get out and take walks more comfortably now (wearing shorts and sun dresses). We open up the back doors of our main floor to allow Elisa to play in and out of the house as she pleases. And let me tell you, she pleases! She loves playing in the grass of our little back yard. And she loves looking over the fence to see the neighbor's dog - which she yells at and makes an attempt to bark at! We love seeing her eat up the outdoors. It is a lot of fun now that she is so mobile and able to get herself "out and about" so well. Our family invites Spring to stay in Porto Alegre as long as it likes!

Elisa yelling/barking at the neighbor's dog!

Running wild in the back yard...

Elisa loves to play with her ball!

Elisa and Daddy kicking the ball.

Great tackle Elisa!

Elisa loves her Mommy!