Did you know that Madeline is petrified of elevators? I blame my mother-in-law who exposed her to these horrible contraptions at too fragile of an age. Every time I say, "we're going ______" Madeline invariable says, "do we have to ride an elevator?" SOOOOOO, she was not exactly thrilled with the thought of the gondola. And there were a few tears before we got going for our adventure. But after we got there she was (somewhat) game. She did not however appreciate it when the operator joked with her on the way down and said, "Oops, you just missed the last one." Fuuuhhhreeeeeaaaaakkk out.
So, to back up even more. On Sunday morning my mom watched the girls while Kip and I worked out. After picking them up we ran home to pack a picnic and pick up Rudder. Allie had a complete meltdown because I wouldn't let her eat her bunnies (little cookies shaped like bunnies) until we got to the mountain. I mean a COMPLETE meltdown. So, I continued to race around and pack everyone's stuff (kip was in the shower) trying not to trip over a thrashing baby. Finally, the girls and I were all loaded into the car. We had a nice drive up to the mountain. Both girls took much needed naps and Kip and I talked and listened to music. About 2 miles from our destination. I looked over at Kip and said " Oh my F-ing God."
Can you guess what I forgot??
It has to do with this little one. (I blame the tantrum)
Check out the snazzy new sorels. Yes, we drove 90 miles to go visit a MOUNTAIN without her shoes. But lucky us, they had her size and winter boots were 50% off. So, now we're ready for winter. As long as we actually remember to put them on her.
The mountain was beautiful and both girls had a great time. Rudder treated everyone at the picnic tables to a massive, horribly smelling poop (most of it unable to be picked up do to it's consistency- and I am still laughing out loud imagining Kip trying to pick it all up) but hey, that's how we roll.
On our way down. Maddie's expression here cracks me up.
And finally, after a fun day at the mountain we capped everything off with a swim at a friend's pool.
The End.
9 comments:
haha. Maddie has the death grip on Kip's shirt.
It sounds like a typical family outing to me. Except if Sonja was on the adventure, you would have the pleasure of experiencing her projectile vomiting in a small enclosed area for all to enjoy.
I thought you forgot Pal's bunnies, which would have been MUCH more traumatic, I'm sure. I agree with Mads, elevators and such contraptions are not our friends.
Looks like a grand outing, how beautiful are the mountains in the summer (and +1 for not having to hike UP them). And who's that skinny guy with you? Kip you are looking fantastic!
PS would you put Allie in her Sambas EVERY DAY? It melts my heart to see pix of her wearing her adorbs little soccer shoes.
other than Kip's horrible hat, looks like an awesome day! and I agree with my mom, i thought for sure you were gonna forget the bunnies! :O
I am laughing, at first I thought why was Shirley with Maddie on an elevator...than I realized you were talking about me!!! I cannot help it if your daughter learned to walk (and gain her independance) FAR too early. IF that is the only "craziness" I instill in her consider us lucky.
ps. agreement on the bunnies...SHOES really????
ha ha ha. you are a funny lady 0
great shots. i want pink sorrels. so jealous!
love you all. such a cute family!
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