The Arboretum

Max and Sam, brothers forever

With today being Memorial Day here in the US, we had a long weekend, so we decided to take the boys for a stroll to the arboretum. It's a lovely place for a stroll, and we got some nice pictures. Here are some photos of today, and a few from the past few weeks.

Sam, Max and Mom having a snuggle

Sam looks out while Max and Mom smile for the camera

Max poses in his new rain suit

These rain suits are mandatory for toddlers in Seattle. Not just figuratively- if you send your kids to daycare they require you to have them so the kids can play outside. The boys enjoyed wearing the suits, and they did a good job of keeping Sam and Max dry at the playground. We still have to find some properly fitting rainboots for them though.

Sam looks dapper in yellow

Max, Mom and Sam reading a book

Notice Max sucking his left thumb? He loves doing this, and its always that exact thumb. Sam never got into the habit.

Sam, Mom and Max going for a stroll at the arboretum

Max, Mom and Sam smiling for the camera

Sam and Max enjoying the log

We let the boys wander a bit, and it wasn't too difficult to keep them on the path. They found this log that they decided to lean against, and it made for a really nice backdrop. The lush green and many flowers are so beautiful. It was an overcast day, but really fresh as many of the areas smelled of lovely flowers.

Sam and Max continuing to pose

Sam runs ahead a bit

Mom keeps Sam close at hand as he inspects the pond

Mom and Max

Max is a tad under the weather today, so he demanded to be carried a lot.

Dad does some heavy lifting while Max sucks his left thumb

Dad gives Max a shoulder ride

To be honest, Max didn't like this and really only wanted to be carried in our arms. Poor little guy!

Max touches some flowers

It was a lovely day, and I'm glad we got out for a short stroll.