Sunday, August 30, 2009

A little change of scenery

Saturday is the perfect picture day. But where to go? Nicole (my sis-in-law) suggested we go to the park but I wanted to go somewhere diferent. We always go to the Botanical Garden closest to our house but I knew there was another about 20 min away. Nicole was up for it so we met up with them around 11. It was nice to go somewhere we've never been. This garden had a lake with a walking trail around and it was great exercise too. Especially when I have to push 2 lazy kids in a stroller. I think next time I just won't bring it and they'll have to walk. But I use the stroller to carry my camera bag, the bag with all the kids stuff (juices, change of clothes, snacks etc.) so I don't have a plan for that yet but.....
Anyway, these are my fav's of the day but without the adorable pics of baby Nicholas because his pics are so darn cute they deserve their own post. I'll get to those later today. They are posted on Facebook (unedited) for those FB Friends out there.












Friday, August 28, 2009

Duck Wednesday :)

Sooooo much fun! Wednesday we were invited by my friend Michelle to meet her pet ducks. I picked the kids up at school and asked if they had rather go home & take a nap of go feed the ducks. They have never fed ducks before but I know it must have sounded like more fun than nap time. Off we went.
I took lots and lots of pictures. I was looking at them and realized my babies were growing up. They are looking so much older. In some you can almost get a glimpse of what they will look like in 10 or so years. I don't remember telling them it was ok to grow up. :) exhale....
She drove us in their little "golf cart thing" to the pond. The ducks heard her calling them and started swimming toward her and then they all filed out of the water to say "Hi". So darn cute. She had brought crackers and a bowl full of fruit. I had never thought about a duck eating fruit but they loved it. The kids were a little timid at first, especially Isabel. Once they decided they weren't scared anymore it was great. They even got to play with a kitten back at the house. What started as a normal Wednesday turned into a really great day. Thanks Michelle!






Look at this pose!


i love this



In the drivers seat. happy.



i can't decide if she looks more like an airplane or a cheerleader.

a little apple juice on a hot day
i LOVE this. look at Jackson's face. priceless.


Iz loves Michelle