my parents' visit
Jun 07, 2008
My parents came to visit a couple of weeks ago and I got a chance to play with some of the pictures from their trip this weekend. (And before you say it, I’ll preempt you: yes, they really are my parents, yes, they really do look too young to be my parents, and yes, they really do like each other this much. But don’t let that stop you from leaving comments saying how young and cute they are–they love that stuff.) ;)
We took them to Manitou Springs for a little local tourism and lapsed into an impromptu photo shoot.
This is your standard photographer’s kid reaction to impromptu photo shoots:
My parents were much more willing subjects:
We let Will run for a while on the Manitou Library grounds.
That kid can run.
It’s Nic’s job to catch him.
We decided it was time for a little ice cream and lemonade. (I like how Will is clearly checking out the money here–you know it won’t be long before he knows who to go to for presents.)
We got lemonade, but Will wasn’t about to share it. Every time my mom asked for a sip, he glared at her and held it tighter…which made us all laugh. Not really reinforcing Goodness, but he’s usually very generous, so this no-lemonade-for-you amused us greatly.
And then we went to the arcade and Will got to ride the little kiddie rides for the first time in his life. He unleashed his full cuteness power and I have 100 pictures that totally slay me. Feel badly for me–no mother should have a toddler this cute. How could I ever say “no” to this cute little face?!
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Comments
these are gorgeous pics Traci!! And they totally look like they could be Will's parents and not his grandparents! I hope I look as good as they do when I'm their age :) So glad you had a good visit!
Julia Jun 09, 2008 at 02:54Yes - I am very surprised to see your parents, specially with your son, since they look young enough to have a son that age. Beautiful photos as always!!
Yo Momma Jun 08, 2008 at 02:56You are too sweet to us. Thanks for the beautiful pics. Will truly is too cute! I so wish that the Nasa Rocket Ship had worked that day. I know his reaction would have been wonderful. Oh well--have you checked out lately whether it is mission-ready? Thanks again, Love you oodles.
Susie Jun 07, 2008 at 09:45What a fun impromtu shoot- love the one where they are enjoying the ice cream- so natural and unplanned moment. Right, that was unplanned that laughing and looking like they are enjoying themselves stuff??
Bridget =) Jun 07, 2008 at 07:03Oh, it's been so long since you've put up pics of Will - he has gotten SO tall! I really miss hearing your stories!!!! =) Thanks for the little peek! ;)
Bernadette Jun 07, 2008 at 03:04Your parents ARE adorable! You look so much like your dad! Love the Will pics- he is getting big!