Outside Play in January

I really am trying to take the kids outside more when the temperature is above 40. On Saturday, Chris took them to the playground while I went shopping. I felt only slightly guilty.
I am sure Lydia was asking to be pushed higher - she loves it.

Their hats look a little small, but the kids seem to like them.

Wesley loves jumping off this platform. He usually "sticks" the landing. Chris had fun using the new camera in sports mode.

Today I went to the playground. It was 45 degrees and I thought it would feel cold, but I really was comfortable in my winter jacket (I am such a cold weather wimp).

Lydia has recently mastered climbing this ladder by herself. She can also sit safely in the big kid swing while swinging slowly.

At one point, Wesley, Lydia, and Max (who is 4 y.0.) were going down the slide together in one big heap. They all seemed to love it. In the photo below, Wesley and Max are rolling in the mulch. They spent a lot of time doing this.

I think this is a very cute picture of Rachel. If she and Janet had not come over, I probably wouldn't have thought about going outside today but I am so glad we went to the playground. Tonight, when I was praying for Lydia she wanted me to thank God for the playground.

We took the double jogger so Baby David could nap some and, of course ,Lydia wanted to ride in it instead of walk. It is hard to make her walk when there is an option to ride. My kids took great naps today!