Exploring My Childhood

The children and I took a visit to my childhood this week....

 At the age of 6, my family moved from a neighborhood life to country life....

 I have many memories of tromping through the woods, playing games, trying to cool off in the creek - 

 all with a carefree spirit! 

On this day, I loved watching my crew explore....their squeals of joy could be heard for miles when they spotted yet another "rock island" or a waterfall... 

pure joy!  

**On a sidenote, I was not so carefree in spirit during this time:)  My age is showing and I was constantly looking over my shoulder, above my head, behind my back, everywhere I stepped....I just knew a  snake was lurking somewhere!  Thankfully, we were spared. 

Our day at the zoo....Maddox was not impressed with the smell of the flamingos and she made that point quite clear by walking with her jacket over her nose for the first part of our day!

My crew of four....

P was quick to help Maddox up to see the fish and other animals....many people commented on how he must be a great big brother - yes, we will keep him!  

We love to take the tram over to the gardens....I always think what a great place for photos it would be yet my kiddos run ahead when they see me getting my camera out.  MK did find a beautiful spot and turned at just the right moment for me to snap a quick photo...she was our official map holder and led us through our day around the zoo!

Big chairs are always fun....

We got home and MK went to work to design a kite.  Though it did not fly as well as she hoped, it was quite the project and she was very proud!

Then it was walk/bike riding time....

and then we ended our evening with a family game of dodge ball....great fun for all!