Last night we went on a walk around dusk. When I say “we”, I mean the kids and I. Brian has had a gout inflamation in his foot for about a week now. He can’t walk. He did go to the doctor on Monday to get some drugs, though, so he is getting better slowly. Upon researching the triggers of gout attacks, it seems alcohol and protein increase the uric acid in the blood and causes it. Well, since Brian likes meat and wine, this is going to be interesting.
On to the walk…
Kailan wanted to collect some frogs. Unfortunately, the frogs seem to think it is still a bit cool to be out and about right now. Poor Kai…he was so looking forward to imprisoning some froggies. It was still a nice walk, though a bit windy.
Throwing rocks in the water…Kai actually has a pretty good throw!
Posing nicely for mommy
That bird was holding on for all he was worth…it was WINDY!
Our path…the green part is the “rustic” walking path between the lake and the marsh. There are lots and lots of geese on it…and their droppings. You really have to watch where you step.
Geese we frightened off the path…they took to the water to evade the crazy children. I make them at least stay by me in case the geese get psycho and try to attack. I haven’t seen any babies yet, so we have a little time before they get aggressive.
See…it was windy.
So is Kai a lefty? It looked like he was throwing with his left hand. Miller keeps going back and forth so I have no idea which is his dominant hand. Anyway, looks like the perfect way to spend the evening. I hope Brian starts feeling better soon.
I was going to ask the same thing, about Kai being a lefty!! I love that rugged beauty down there at your pond.
Kai is definitely a righty. I wasn’t there, so I’m not sure what he was doing.
Poor Brian! Yikes! I hope the meds help. And that last photo of Anya is GORGEOUS!
Looking forward to the frogs…
Looks like a nice walk. 🙂 The wind sure catches Anya’s hair beautifully in the pictures. As for the gout, yes, alcohol is a problem. Something that might help is Chinese foot massage. I know that sounds really strange, but the little balls they use to rub the foot with really do wonders.