Monday 3 August 2009

Goldstream park, this year and last





















We have taken the kids for a walk at Goldstream park the past two years. There is one fallen and cut tree that makes for a neat portrait setting. I think we will make pictures at that tree a tradition for as long as we can. This years pic is on the left, last years is on the right.

Ethan HAD to carry around an assortment of leaves and twigs while we were walking. They both found the 'helicopter' seed pods entertaining. We stopped in at the nature centre for a while. Evelyn made friends with a little girl there and they had a good time exploring all the exhibits there. Throughout the whole trip, whenever an oppertunity to make new friends occured, both kids were SO excited that they could make new friends. K-A once described Evelyn as 'gregarious' which means "seeks out social interaction" ( had to look up the meaning) I think that description fits her very well. Unfortunately, not many other kids share that attitude. More often than not, our kids are totally shut down by the new friends they were so excited to meet. But, they just keep on trying.

2 comments:

Annie said...

What a fantastic idea! Great photo op. I like the way the log is so huge that it frames the pic well.

Sarah said...

those are really great photos. Evelyn has got to be one of the most photogenic kids around. she is so cute. I really like the second pic where Ethan is looking down and Evelyn has her head cocked sideways.
that is a neat tradition!
yes, that is a good point KA!
bev, looks like you have been so busy on the blogging lately! i have a lot to catch up on! hadn't realized how long it was since I last checked your blog!!!