Splashing at the Zoo

This makeshift creek is so much fun! I wish we had something like this when I was groing up. The only this we had was a real creek to play in but it was kind of dirty and had tadpoles in it :o)

James, Paige, Uncle Bryan, and Aunt Amy are leaving for Chicago soon :o( We went to the zoo with Aunt Amy and the kids making it their last visit to the zoo before they leave.

Scooting Around

The girls had fun with their cousins' scooter when we went for a family picnic. This scooter was the hot item in the park. They have never been on a scooter before, but they seemed to do pretty well and were taking turns when they were supposed to. I guess this is something that will be on their Christmas wish list this year.

Butterflies and Spiders

making spiders out of pipe cleaners

making butterflies

There were a lot of fun things to do at the Earth Fest we went to. The girls got to make spiders, and even brought home an information sheet to put with their homeschool work after they learn more about spiders. They, also, picked out seeds of things they want to plant in our garden and yard. Lots of fun!

Playing at the gym

Fun, Friends, and Fitness! What could be more exciting?! Oh, yeah, that it only costs $1, and they even have a bounce house :o)

Campsite Courtesy of BSofA

While at the EarthFest, we checked out a mock campsite put together by a local boy scout troop. The campsite was set up to show what you should NOT do when camping. The girls didn't care about that- They just wanted to play in the tent!!! This did not stop the boy scout, he continued to give his speech without his audience!

Once in a Lifetime Experience

notice the bags of mulch they are sitting on above

We have been on several hay rides over the years. At this years Earth Fest, we had the opportunity of a once in a lifetime experience- it was called a hay ride, but it was actually a mulch ride! It took us from the main road to the kayaking experience.

Digging in the Earth

We went to a festival celebrating the Earth. They had this huge pile of dirt for the kids to dig in. Inside the dirt were many colorful rocks for them to find. They got to take home all of the treasures they found. Jaden and Morgan wanted to do this all day! What's more exciting then digging?

Kayaking

Jaden and Morgan went kayaking!! It's pretty wild because each one of them has their own fears (Morgan of animals and Jaden of some playgroud equiptment), but they had no fear of the kayak! They had a blast!

Mini-Teenager

Where is the time going? Morgan looks so grown up now!! In fact, I think she has gained 10 pounds in these past few months, and her mental growth has been astronomical! She is a little lady, and I am really enjoying her personality!!... What happened to my baby?!