Nov. 3, 2005 - DAYS OF LEAVES AND LOLLIPOPS
Every
Wednesday for the past few weeks I have been gathering the children
together after lunch and taking them for a walk in the woods. We have
thoroughly been enjoying spending these crisp Fall afternoons together
and enjoying the wonders of Gods creation. Yesterday was no exception.
Bundling little Mark in the baby carrier, we set off to gather leaves
and do bark rubbings for some projects I have planned.
We
were blessed with several magnificent sights on our walk. Besides the
birds we normally see and hear, and the chipmunks that scamper across
the trail with their cheeks bulging full of hickory nuts, Cody, our
dog, scared a flock of turkeys and sent them to flight right before our
eyes. We counted 8 of them! What an awesome sight that was. On the way
back home, we saw a lone turkey perched in a tree and we hope he found
his way back to the flock. We also saw 3 red-tailed hawks, which was a
real treat since we never see them up close.
We
ended up not taking a very long walk because on Monday Raquel stepped
on a nail and her foot was still a bit sore. We did sit by the brook
for a while and took in the beautiful surroundings and just listened to
the sounds of the woods.
Four
year old Eliana came back with lots of treasures
...acorns,
pinecones, various leaves, nuts, and a pretty white rock. The others
collected a variety of leaves for identification. Raquel is the only
one that keeps a Nature Journal and she came back with plenty of things
to write about and sketch. We all came back with special memories to
tuck away .
Raquel
is almost ready to begin a new notebook and I have ideas for creating
our own. Watch for a future entry when I share about how to make your
own personalized journal/notebook.
Upon returning home, we made chocolate lollipops in autumn shapes. This
has become a traditional activity for us to do each Fall and everyone
enjoyed it.
The
children have a hugh leaf pile in the front yard now and are having
loads of fun jumping in it. They even got me to jump in it yesterday.
Mark doesn't quite know what to make of it yet, but next year I'm sure
he will enjoy it too.
Wherever you are, I hope you all are enjoying these Fall days too.
Comments
Nov. 6, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by JenIG
what a beautiful post. I really enjoyed reading this entry; and the pictures where gorgeous.
:) jen
Nov. 7, 2005 - What a cutie pie
Posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool
Great picture. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Amy Beth <><
Nov. 7, 2005 - Hi Anne!
Posted by proudprairiemuffin
What a great post....and I loved the pictures!
The lollipops look delish!
Hope that you had a blessed day!
Nov. 15, 2005 - Loved this Anne
Posted by WomenofSimplicity
what a wonderful read this morning as I sit yet in the darkness of early morning. Your little guy is growing up......bless his heart sittin in the leaves. I loved your beautiful glass plate of goodies. Great pictures!
*Snowmen 
