Mom is in the hospital with pneumonia in Mongolia right now. I am hoping these pictures of her grandchildren make her smile. Get well, Mom!
Today we enjoyed a surprisingly beautiful day in St. Louis. Sunny, mid-sixties- it was a wonderful break from the cold. I don't have time to get bored of any particular weather here. We took the kiddos to the park to ride their bikes and enjoy the weather. We must have been there over three hours. They were loving it.
We really need to put this kid to work. That face could make some real money. He can't take a bad picture.
Lincoln and the girls
Alec started the day with training wheels and ended the day without them. Very exciting! It finally clicked for him. He was nervous to try again today, but happy in the end, even after a few spills.
The kids discovered that the pond at Twin Oaks Park was covered with a layer of ice. This led to nearly an hour of happily trying to break through it. They grabbed loose chunks of ice and smashed them down on the pond, shattering the fragments. They found rocks, sticks, and pieces of logs to throw down. We were able to stop a tennis ball and a training wheel just before they went hurtling in. Very few things broke through the ice. There was cheering all around when something did finally break through.
This led to two unfortunate events. Louisa was the first to tumble in. She was determined to get her own fragment of ice to throw down. She stretched a little too far. No worries folks. The water is shallow on the edges. It is icy cold though. Poor little thing. She crawled out with some help and was rushed home by her mom for warmth and comfort. Then they came back. The other kids did not learn from Louisa's mistake, even though we kept reminding them. (As we continued to let them have their dangerous fun while taking pictures... I have in-laws that are probably shuddering to read this. They are most likely not surprised though) Alec was the next to go in. He was soaked to his waist, but didn't cry or even want to leave. He eventually dried out, and they played on. Tyler and I watched more carefully however. (Me from the other side of the pond- the pictures were better from there)
Lincoln lovingly cradling a ...rock.
He is about to hurl this beloved rock into the pond.
Alec after his little swim
Trevor's friend Buddy came along too in case you're wondering which grandchild is wearing the yellow helmet.
SMASH!
A nice big chunk caught by Trevor
Admiring glances
Come on, you have to admit this would be fun.
Preston found several excellent pieces/ Trevor smashing some more
Nice!
And SMASH! Look at the focus this boy has. Smashing ice is serious business.
There's Preston looking so dang cute- maybe trying to show Lincoln he can compete. :)
Why don't my boys looks at cameras like that? I'm starting to have more Farmer boys on the blog then Barney boys.
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