Wednesday, January 29, 2014

A Park in Winter

On a recent chilly day we headed for some fun at the park.  It was in the low 40s, but windy, so it was pretty chilly when the sun wasn't out.  I guess the park wasn't expecting anyone to come visit, because we found huge mounds of mulch just waiting to be spread.

It turned out that playing on the mulch was just as fun as playing on the playground.

But they still got in plenty of climbing time.

Afterwards, we took a short hike to see a little waterfall.
As the wind picked up, we decided we'd had enough for the day.
I asked the boys if it was too cold to stop for ice cream cones on the way home.
They unanimously agreed it is never too cold for ice cream.
 
Readers, is it too cold for ice cream lately?

34 comments:

  1. The CrankyJanuary 29, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    For me at this age? Yes. At theirs, or even yours? No way!

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  2. Bas.January 29, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    NEE EEN IJSJE KAN ALTIJD WEL.

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  3. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    It is NEVER too cold for ice cream...even here!...:)JP

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    It hasn't been to cold here. Once a week the temps drop to freezing, but we have has really warm winter.

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  5. NancyJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    40's? That would be called a heatwave here right now. :)

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Glad they had a fun day. Never too cold for ice cream!!!

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  7. mail4roseyJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    I love that last picture!! And yep, it is pretty cold for ice cream, I'd say, but my kids wouldn't agree a bit. :)

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  8. Sunnybrook FarmJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    No it isn't too cold, it is 5 degrees this morning and if I had an ice cream cone, I would eat it for breakfast!

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  9. rayfamilyJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Looks like fun! It is never too cold for ice cream! I was just craving some yesterday. :)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I've been having ice cream this past week as an evening treat... probably why I haven't been sleeping well. All that sugar in it. BUT, it sure tastes good!

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  11. BarbaraJanuary 29, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I would have to agree. It's never too cold for ice cream!

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  12. MonkeywranglerJanuary 29, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    I say it is too cold for ice cream, but you would hear different from my Monkeys.

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  13. TexWisGirlJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    i went down the ice cream aisle just yesterday to see if it tempted me. nope, too cold. :)

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  14. Gail DixonJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Too cute. I am not an ice cream lover, but if I was, I think it'd be too cold for me right now. Typed as I sip on my warm cappuccino.

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  15. SallyJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Nope, never too cold for ice cream. :)

    Your boys are so precious; I love taking our little's to the park.

    xoxo

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  16. Out on the prairieJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    After playing in the cold, especially skating, I love to indulge.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    We were just talking about how my kids eat MORE ice cream in winter than in summer. Weird.

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  18. Tina Fariss BarbourJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Never too cold for ice cream. And never too old to consider an ice cream cone a treat! :-)

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  19. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Oh never to cold for icecream:) Hug B

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  20. Rob-bearJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Looks like you and the boys had a wonderful outing. But it sure doesn't look like winter. There's no snow! How can it possibly be winter with no snow? Looks more like a dreary extension of autumn.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  21. Rob-bearJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    P.S.: Anytime is the right time for ice cream. Even when it is -40 outside. Just toss another log on the fire, sit down, and enjoy!

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  22. L.L.EJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Looks like a GREAT, sunny day to spend outside! Ice-cream? Always!

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  23. Grandma BonnieJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    We are still in the negatives here so its too cold for ice cream. I would eat ice cream in 40s though. I am glad the boys were able to get out had enjoy the fresh air and exercise. I have been cooped up too long with all this cold weather. I can hardly wait for spring.

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  24. Our Neck of the WoodsJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Looks like they had fun! I haven't had ice cream in a while. I think when it dips below freezing it's too cold for ice cream for me anyway ;)

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  25. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    I agree. It's NEVER too cold for ice cream... ha ha

    Looks like loads of fun --and such great exercise for the boys.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  26. LinJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Good to get out of the house, isn't it? And top it off with ice cream??? It's a win-win, I'd say!

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  27. Endah MurniyatiJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Look as a sunny day. A nice time to play out door. But I'm sure, it must be so cold.

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  28. Tweedles -- that's meJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    The boys look sooo happy!
    love
    tweedles

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  29. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Looks like you son made the most of the mulch.

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  30. Busy Bee SuzJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Never too cold for ice cream!!!! I love your boys; they know how to have fun no matter what.

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  31. CailinMarieJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    I'm with the boys, it is never too cold for ice cream! great photos!

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  32. Jenn JilksJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Aren't they adorable?!

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  33. LindaJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    To me it's too cold. But my husband eats it all the time. He also drinks ice tea on icy days! B-r-r-r-r!

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  34. An Apel a DayFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    That looks like a pretty park!

    We haven't had ice cream lately.

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