Thursday, October 6, 2016

#64. Summer Strolls

As summer has (sadly) drawn to a close, one thing our family will miss are our evening walks through the neighborhood.  Taking a short stroll after dinner around 6:30 (it's dark at this time now!) routinely helped both tiring twin toddlers and their exhausted parents survive the last hour before bedtime.    

Twins 'in sync' on a summer stroll

Luke & Clare take a moment to map out the night's route

Surely there will be lots to see!

The excitement will make it hard to keep our clothes on!

So, let's get a move on it...


...and see what there is to explore on tonight's summer stroll!
What have always seemed like such boring sidewalks to us are apparently filled with fascinating objects of wonder through the eyes of two year olds.

Clare spots a bee around the corner from our house

Luke takes an opportunity to practice his colors

Hey look dads, this light post is the perfect size for me to climb!

Hmmmm...wonder who she learned this from?!?

Can I go for a ride??

Clare's favorite stroll activity...trespassing

...and she's at it again!

Meanwhile Luke spotted this 'big sign' in someone's yard...

and this 'blue box' (quickly dubbed the 'blue drum') on the sidewalk

Twins taking a break in the middle of a stroll 

Trespassing, keying someone's apartment bricks, our little vandal does it all in stride!

This odd protruding object was totally worth the 5 minute inspection that followed
Who doesn't love a fire hydrant??

Following dad's advice to always 'stop and smell the roses' (or whatever they are)

Summer strolls sure make you thirsty...the twins find refreshment in Trig's water dish

While summer may be no more, the twins are already 'gearing up' for fall!

Here are a few videos of our strolls.

                                                    
                                                                                 Maybe they are identical after all...synchronized strolling at its best


These two are so talented, sometimes they like to show off 


                                                        
                                                                                     Clare keys her eyes out for her next place to trespass


Elbows up!  Luke shows off his unique stroll style