It’s a dark, cold, rainy afternoon today–the perfect time to look at pictures from two weeks ago, when it was sunny and warm. Ahh, those were the days.

I recently posted pictures of the kids on swings during our latest visit to the park. Here are some other winning shots.

Jeremy the Brave showed his stuff on the monkey bars.

Derek and Ruthie shared a moment on the climbing hill.

Jake and Molly joined them.

Peter was showing his best side.

Then it was time to pile in the wagon and head home. Derek drove while the younger three squeezed in.

Peter: Hmm, this is going to be interesting.

Ruthie: I am thoroughly dissatisfied with my position here in this wagon.

Jeremy: Any second now, I’m going to tell mom that Ruthie is pushing me off the wagon. It’s not fair.

Ruthie soon bailed and decided she was the driver. Though Peter found this amusing at first,

he quickly hopped out to take over.

After a minor scuffle, Ruthie chose to walk home. Independently. That’s the kind of girl she is.