Picture Explosion

Seth's favorite thing in the world (besides cars), is going to "the pumps"--places with bouncy playplaces.

We usually go during the winter when we can't play outside, but this winter was so nice that we never went.

So when Jon's car was up for emissions, we realized the pumps are right next to the emissions place.

And off we went.

So excited that he couldn't even hold still for a picture

Up the slide

Last time we were here Catherine was tiny, tiny.  This time she fully enjoyed her time at the pumps.

Throwing balls with Daddy

She takes her ball-holding very seriously

Seth, taking a short breather

Daddy & Princess

By chance, we ran into some friends from the ward who also came to play.

Seth was thrilled to have kids to run around with him.

Not sure how he felt about being tackled by a wild Brynn, but he handled it okay...

Of course, our favorite part was torturing our tiny daughter:

That's right--we sent her down the slide by herself.

Several times.

She actually seemed okay with the whole thing, but this was definitely her preferred method: 

Look at that smile!

Saturday we were planning on going to the temple.

We had a babysitter lined up and everything.

But then Catherine came down with this weird high fever.  No other symptoms, just hot & tired.

She still wasn't 100% at bedtime on Friday, so we decided to call it off.

Of course, she woke up and was perfectly fine.

So we took the day to play!

Guess who can swing all by herself?

Our little daredevil! 

We wanted to do something different and fun, so we headed to the local duck pond with a package of freezer-burnt hamburger buns.

Guess who was the most popular boy at the pond?

Of course, it didn't take long for things to start getting a little too close for comfort: 

"Feed me, please?"

We hastily retreated to one of the small piers and barricaded ourselves in with our double stroller.

Luckily the hoards of geese seemed content to head back into the water for their bread.

Two babies on the pier:

And yes, Seth dressed himself.

Lately every article of clothing (underwear included) is on backwards.

It was a bit difficult to convince Catherine to throw the bread instead of eating it.

Jon helping her 'throw' the bread

Seth and his adoring fans

Two happy kids

This picture does not do justice to the sheer masses of geese at this pond.

"Here, goosey, goosey, goosey!"

Catherine admiring the "woof"s.  All animals are currently "woof"s.

As we were leaving, we saw these three little goslings.  So cute!

"Who needs a stroller when you have a Daddy?"

From the duck pond we headed to the Giraffe Park to let the kids run around.

Here is Catherine, not going down the slide, despite Jon's best coaxing.  

You think perhaps she doesn't trust us around slides anymore? 

When we arrived at the park, Jon tried to tell Seth he couldn't play in the sandbox.

Considering that's where he spends 98% of his time when we're there, I knew that wasn't going to fly.

And here he is, happily constructing a duck pond in the sandbox,

where he remained until we dragged him out to go home.

Catherine, on a smaller slide.

Still not going down. 

She did, however, very much enjoy her game of peek-a-boo with Daddy: 

Love this little bug.

It was a lovely day.

One of the rare days we've had to just hang out.

And looking at our calendar for the next couple of months, 

I'd better enjoy these pictures because it won't be happening again anytime soon!