Make Way For Ducklings

My friend Bill and his family were in town this weekend. It looked to be a beautiful day, so we decided to meet up at the Public Garden. I was over in this area earlier this week with my sister, and was happy to go back again before winter is here!

We started out in Boston Common and enjoyed what will probably be our last picnic of the year.

We ran around the Common before heading over to the Public Garden.

The swan boats are packed up for the year, but the pond is beautiful regardless.

While we waited for Bill to arrive it was the perfect time for Zoe and Silas to meet the ducklings!!!! Make Way for Ducklings is a wonderful book that was given to S&Z by my cousin Lee, who also happens to be one of the namesakes of Zoe's middle name. This book served as the inspiration for the wonderful bronze statues in the Public Garden!

The ducklings are the perfect size for the little kids to ride on them.

We also tried to feed the ducks, but they didn't really seem hungry.

Momma Duck, Mrs. Mallard, is the perfect size for hugging.

There were lots of nice dogs near the ducklings, so the kids played while I met baby Cielo for the first time and caught up with Bill & Maria.

They were also excited to meet Cielo!

Many congratulations to Bill & Maria on the birth of their own adorable little duckling!!!!

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