Well.....in a moment of brainlessness I had the idea that maybe we could get the kids outside and take a few photographs. After all, it was a balmy 18 degrees, much warmer than the last few days with temperatures hovering right around zero! It's been a while since we had a good photo shoot, and Chris hasn't gotten to use his cool new lens very much. So we ventured out to a picturesque spot on the Provo River where there's a really neat bridge. It only took a few seconds to realize things were not going as planned. First of all, Lindsey and Bradley fell asleep in the van on the way over; we knew they'd be grumpy when we tried to wake them. (And they were.) As soon as we stepped out of the warmth of our vehicle, it was like we stepped into the arctic. It was dang cold. Within seconds we were surrounded by ducks who evidently thought we might be bringing them a snack. They were pretty friendly at first, but once they ascertained that we had nothing for them, no more Mr. Nice Ducks. To make matters worse, Lindsey took one look at the flock and began to scream her head off. I was surprised that she was afraid of them as she always seems excited to see any kind of animal on TV, but real life is evidently a different matter altogether. The boys enjoyed them, though.
They had fun chasing the ducks around! We tried getting a group shot, but it just wasn't happening.
It really was freezing, as you can probably tell from the expressions on Lindsey's and Bradley's faces. Nathaniel looks like he's doing ok except for his little red nose.
Since Lindsey had had enough, I took her back to the van to warm her up a little. Chris tried to get the boys to smile; he told them to say 'hamburger,' and just as he did, a duck began quacking really loudly just behind them, as if responding. They thought this was so hilarious! Then we got a few smiles.
Still, we had little success in the bitter cold, so we decided to take them somewhere warmer....the mall. They hate going to the mall, but we promised if they would behave we would take them to play at the treehouse, which for some reason they love.
Here are the boys peeking out of the giant tree inside the mall. I don't know why they love this place so much -- it's always overrun with germy little kids and full of chaos. But I suppose they just like the opportunity to play in the middle of the "boring mall."
They had fun chasing the ducks around! We tried getting a group shot, but it just wasn't happening.
It really was freezing, as you can probably tell from the expressions on Lindsey's and Bradley's faces. Nathaniel looks like he's doing ok except for his little red nose.
Since Lindsey had had enough, I took her back to the van to warm her up a little. Chris tried to get the boys to smile; he told them to say 'hamburger,' and just as he did, a duck began quacking really loudly just behind them, as if responding. They thought this was so hilarious! Then we got a few smiles.
Still, we had little success in the bitter cold, so we decided to take them somewhere warmer....the mall. They hate going to the mall, but we promised if they would behave we would take them to play at the treehouse, which for some reason they love.
Here are the boys peeking out of the giant tree inside the mall. I don't know why they love this place so much -- it's always overrun with germy little kids and full of chaos. But I suppose they just like the opportunity to play in the middle of the "boring mall."
3 comments:
My poor babies - SO cold!!!!
Julie, you make me laugh with your comments - thanks, I need that! :)
Where was all that snow last winter when we all wanted our first White Christmas!?!
Hi Julie,
i just saw the pictures of the kids, they are so good. your mom is here, and we were looking at them. she took me to get my hair washed. now i look almost human. i'm feeling better just real weak. Lindsey is so cute with her baby. and the boys are getting so big. give them a big kiss for me and tell them not to forget me. i love you all so much and missy and adam too. give every body my love. thanks again for the flower and the beautiful roses. send more pictures. love you granny.
That last pic of your little chica is so cute (in the red shirt). She is darling.
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