We decided to take a trip to Chicago recently. We were able to take the kids to the temple for the first time (that they can remember) to walk around the grounds and experience the wonderful feelings that can be felt there. Both Avery and Wyatt could not stop talking about the temple before and after we visited.
No - I did not ask Avery to pose this way or mention posing of any kind. This is just her nature these days!
We also were able to stay the night in a local hotel, swim in the pool, and meet my parents at Shedd Aquarium the next morning. Swimming in the hotel pool turned out to be quite a hit as did seeing Papa and Meemaw K.
A fun pool experience and Averyism - the kids were playing in the hot tub and they decided they wanted to try to go underwater. Wyatt went first and came up and was so excited that he had gone under water. Avery, although usually timid to this sort of thing, went for it as well. As she came up from the water and we cheered for her fantastic feat she exclaimed..." I went under the water just like Jesus." It's true that we have been talking about baptism with them alot since 4 of their cousins have or will be baptized before the summer ends. It still amazes me what they internalize! What a great memory to take with us from our weekend.
The fam with their 3D glasses on as they sit in anticipation for the 4D Dora and Diego Show.
Wyatt and Papa checking out a HUGE python! Wyatt has recently become fascinated with snakes. I sense some bad things to come of this. I do not like snakes, but will tolerate them behind glass at aquariums, pet stores, and other peoples houses.
Another of Wyatt's favorites - boats. Every pretend activity that he does involves water, boats, dolphins, or fish.
They were making us lunch.
