These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things.....

...to do in Wheaton.

Triangle Park

This park is just three houses down the street. Cal rides his bike there almost every morning. It is a great park for both kids and so close!

Cosely Zoo

 Cosely Zoo is the local "zoo" free for Wheaton residents. I would call it more of a farm than a zoo. It has ducks, goats, pigs, turtles, birds, sheep, cows, goats, owls, raccoon, a bobcat, a peacock, deer, etc.  The first time we went there Cal wanted to see the Zebra... no luck! 

Feeding the ducks with a new friend. 

Adeline checking out the ducks, but ready to get out of the heat!

Wheaton Public Library

Our library is a great place for the kids to play and read books. They have lots of tables, chairs, puzzles, educational computer games, and activity tables for the kids to enjoy. We have been going to story time every Friday morning and Cal loves it.  We recently visited another local library in Glen Ellyn. It has a train table, lego table, and a big doll house. That may be our new place to play and read! I am guessing the libraries have a lot of indoor activities due to the length of winter here.  Just a thought.

Downtown Wheaton

We have been making a habit of walking to downtown Wheaton as a family almost every Friday evening. This summer they have car shows and music every Friday night. And of course there are several ice cream shops to try out.  :) They also have a fountain area the kids love to splash in. 

Northside Park

This is by far our favorite park in Wheaton!! It has a great toddler and older-kid play ground areas. It also has a small zip line, which Cal loves. I'll try to get some better pictures next time we go.

Wheaton College

The college grounds have become another "playgound" for our family. We like to run around the football field, walk/ride to the library, and explore the campus.  God has blessed us with a very family friendly city/college. 

Lowell Elementary

Calvin's school library is open every Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 am the next 5 weeks or so. It is a great opportunity for Cal to become familiar with the school and meet some Kindergarten friends! 

All in all, we have been busy!! I will start working full-time in the next month, so that will slow things down a bit