Step 1: Find the park in question. This usually involves Mommy driving around previously unknown neighborhoods in Lincoln, Nebraska, saying things like, “No, we’re not lost. I’m sure that park is here somewhere. Let’s drive around the block again.”
Step 2: Let child loose in park. Eagle eyes, with the help of given clue, will eventually spot the post.
Step 3: Take rubbing of aforementioned post. This part gets a little tricky when Mommy tries to take pictures at the same time.
Step 4 (opt): Since camera is present, make child stand by post. Smile in amusement when four year old holds up the rubbing to complete the perfectly posed moment. Wonder when she learned to pose like this.
Step 5: Take advantage of God’s creation and the beautiful weather and climb a tree. Notice powdered sugar still caked around child’s lips. Be overwhelmed with Mommy Love for this little face, powdered sugar and all.
Step 6: Take advantage of the man-made playground and put imaginations to work. Socks should be removed in order to climb up slides from the ground.
Step 7: Rinse and repeat a bazillion times in the different parks of Lincoln, Nebraska.
6 Comments
the Nana Mar 7, 2009 7:42 PM
So this is what Livia means when she says, “Nana, let’s do something!”?
Lynette Mar 7, 2009 7:43 PM
Rebecca, it’s so cool to see that you are Livia are participating in the Lincoln Safari! The agency where I work now, Swanson Russell, did all the creative work on that project as a pro bono project for the Zoo. It’s awesome to see that you and Livia are enjoying all the hard work that went into creating the program!
Jen Mar 7, 2009 8:56 PM
Pure delight. Where was this?
Rebecca Mar 7, 2009 9:31 PM
These shots are from Herbert Park, 81st & Trail Ridge Road, in a neighborhood just southwest of the 84th Street Kohls.
Lynette, I think the Safaris are the coolest projects ever. When I found out that a second year was planned, I wanted to volunteer my time to help make it a success. Well, I didn’t volunteer—but hello, Safari people? I’m here to sort mail, make phone calls, do whatever! Swanson Russell did an awesome job, even better considering it’s pro bono. I can only imagine it’s taken a lot of people working cooperatively, with little-to-no compensation, to make the Safaris successful.
alina Mar 11, 2009 7:48 AM
Love the shots and story. Great writing…and your daughter is precious!
Lucinda and Mimi Apr 27, 2009 11:58 AM
What a wonderful discovery we made when searching for Lincoln Safari… we are the two creators and keeper-uppers and so appreciated the enthusiasm… we’re already fundraising for 2010 and planning new cool things to do. Thank you for reviving us!