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Nature Connections: Autumn Makes My Heart Sing

by | Nov 3, 2011 | Natural Learning, Our Days | 0 comments

Because autumn is my favourite season, and the photos mostly speak for themselves.  An almost Wordless Wednesday.

 

And new skills to celebrate!

She's Walking!

 

He's Riding!

May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
May the sunshine brighten your heart
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you.
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.

– Traditional Irish Blessing

Welcoming Fall

by | Sep 24, 2011 | Natural Learning, Our Days | 0 comments

Today was the first day of fall.  I had so many wonderful plans for the day, and it turned out just as I had hoped – mostly.

I woke in the morning with a dreadful stomach ache, and was feeling rather sorry for myself.  But, I rallied, and we set off to spend the day among friends, in the beautiful setting of a local apple orchard and pumpkin farm.

We picked.

We walked.

We ate.

We shared a brief moment of beautiful peace.

And two untimely wasp stings.

In the meantime, my stomach ache disappeared.


Sea was fascinated with the apple sorting and cider machines.

Forest with the pumpkins.

Returning home, we read stories together, and took a lovely family walk.

Sea and I (but mostly me) baked pumpkin bread.

In the evening, Sea was sick.  Too much fun.  Too much sun?

They’re now both peacefully asleep.  As will I be, too.

A day just as I imagined it to be.  With just the right amount of company, ceremony and serenity (and a bit of the unexpected for good measure).

Welcome, beautiful season, bring all your blessings and magic.

 

Beach Day Burn & Blast

by | Sep 8, 2011 | Our Days | 0 comments

Last week, I decided it was high time we spent some time at the beach, having hardly been “beaching it” all summer.

The kids and I packed the shade tent (which I subsequently neglected to use) and galloped off to the beach.

It was the most fantastic day, and we had a great time:

climbing driftwood

 

digging in the sand,

picnicking,

 and befriending sea kelp.

The kids always get along so well when we are playing outside, and the fresh air always brightens my mood.  We investigated a dead crab, sea kelp, waves and rocks.  Of all the things we learned that day, however, the most important was this:

For goodness sake – wear sunscreen!  Or rather, please don’t forget to apply sunscreen to yourself as well as your kids.  Save your back as I didn’t mine (especially if you happen to be a redhead).

Overall, though, we had a blast!

Many thanks to the Pacific Ocean. =)

Cherry Monster

by | Aug 13, 2011 | Our Days | 0 comments

Today was a typical summer day.  Unfortunately, I am getting very used to typical summer days (it’s going way too fast).

Hours spent outside, mid-afternoon naps (okay, at least for one of us), and local, delicious food!  Top of the list today – cherries!

Can’t say it gets much better than this.