Bird Watching

After the library, we went and walked around the duck pound. Watching birds has always been entertaining for me and I am glad that the boys enjoyed it, too! It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

If there is a puddle she'll find it...

We have been experiencing quite a bit of rain this week. Raleigh couldn't help but jump around in the puddles. I had to bribe her with hot chocolate for her to come inside out of the cold.

14 Weeks

The Zoo

October

Playing Outside

This week with the kids, I have really been encouraging outside play. Fortunately for me the weather has been cooperative and they are really enjoying playing with chalk and cars. Today, there was the combination of clouds and a light breeze that made outside pleasant to be in. We turned of the AC and opened the windows and doors to let the cool air flow through while we spent the afternoon creating roads and filling them with cars.

The wedding was beautiful! The weather was absolutely gorgeous and couldn't have been more perfect for celebrating such a joyous occasion. I had a great time visiting with the family and really wish we could have stayed longer.

Jacob and I got a little crafty with our wedding gift! We had fun making it and felt great about giving them something homemade.

Spy Week Day 3 & 4

We did 2 days in 1. I will be out of town tomorrow for my brother's wedding! :) I am so excited for Stephanie and Spencer to tie the knot and live happily together forever.

Book: I Spy

Journal: Go outside and write down three things you observed

Craft: Invisible Ink

Activity: Practice Observation Skills

They had to tell me what was object was removed. 

Book: I Spy

Journal:  How is solving a problem like solving a case?

Craft: Create your Spy Badge

Activity: Solve the First Case by Following the Clues

The boys really enjoyed following the clues and find the spy gear at the end of the activity.

Spy Week Day 2

Day 2


Today, the boys had swim lessons so we were home for less time.

Book: I Spy

Journal: Write your code name and draw picture

Craft: Finger Printing

Activity: Listening Skills

To end the night on a good note! I love dessert.

Spy Week!

Day 1


I am trying to do something that will spike the interest of kiddos for after school. Today was pretty fun :)

On Today's Agenda

Book:  I Spy

Journal: What about you makes you the perfect spy?

Craft: The Ultimate Disguise

Activity: Laser Beam Challenge

Joey helped me make this nearly impossible to get through. He said the one I made was too easy.

The Laser was too much for the newbie spies. On a happy note, they died peacefully.

Who are these gents in my hallway?

A Glimpse at Our Summer

We love baseball games!

Learn: Making Home Feel Like Home

When does a house feel like a home? For me it was when we started to paint. That's when I felt it was safe to start putting up decoration and adding touches that were uniquely us. Every week I add a little more. This week it was curtains and a table cloth.

Hopefully this summer we can continue to decorate, finish up the projects we started, and start some new ones. :) Maybe even sew a few more things for the house!

I am currently learning to sew. I helped make the curtains from my house, but my mother and mother-in-law where the major sewers in this endeavor. I am hoping that with practice I won't need to call in back up!

Live: Hiking

In an effort to live healthy, I am becoming more active. Last week, Jacob and I went on a 8 mile hike. It was quite a journey and harder on my out of shape body than I anticipated. The difficulty of this hike really motivated me to start getting back into shape.Hopefully, I'll be able to make another hiking trek soon and I will be able to complete it with more finesse. 

I would like to add, my dog was a bigger wimp than I. Every single spot of shade was meant as a resting spot for her derrière. The last few miles we were practically dragging her to the top of the mountain.

Do you have any summer fitness goals?
My goal is to be able to participate in a marathon. And have a little more muscle and a lot less fat!

Everything is in bloom

Tadpoles!

View from the bottom of the hike

We sat by the creek and ate sandwiches. It was very relaxing.

Meadow