Playing at the park (in January!)

The ground is covered in snow now, and its a balmy 15 degrees outside, but just a few days ago, we were enjoying some wonderfully warm weather.  This winter in general has really been great.  The mild weather and lack of snow has made my life much easier.  Trying to go anywhere with an infant and a 2 year old in the snow adds hours of extra time and tons of extra stress, so I'm thankful that 2 of the 3 months of my maternity leave were snow free!

We took full advantage of the good weather by going to the park every chance we could.  Here are a few pics from one of our park outings:

Declan getting bundled up and ready to go.  Check out Gavin in the background, jumping on the couch and doing the double point.  That kid is a ham.

 Like always, we started our park visit with the swings.  Gavin starts with the pink swing and works his way down, testing every swing there.  A great arm workout for mommy.

 Gav likes to "read" the signs at the park for a  little intellectual break in between all the playing.

 Don't worry, Declan is here too!  (Enjoying a nap underneath a million layers of blankets and fleece coveralls :)

 Building some winter sandcastles, and ensuring that Mommy will have to sweep up sand off her floors every month of the year!

 I've taught Gavin to yell "ride em cowboy!" when he rides the horsies.  We really have to get video of that.