This afternoon while the little ones slept and daddy had a rest, the older four children and I went exploring in our own woods. When I gave the suggestion, it was met with cheers!
First stop was to say hi to Cinnamon and Flicka - Flicka is our friends horse.
They started to follow us for a bit.
The pond on our neighbour property. I use to skate on this pond when in my teens. :) At that time my parents owned it.
Our happy 6yr old son.
Our bouncy 4 yr son....
Entering the woods, we followed a deer path most of the time. The woods are just full of deer paths!
At one time it took us through what reminded me of the slough in Pilgrim's Progress. Our woods backs onto some wetlands.
R. sitting on a vine
My big girl
Our four young explorers...
Geese flying overhead
R.'s first response to the water is, "I wouldn't want to swim in there, looks like an alligator pond." :)
Just after we left the woods, we heard a rustling in the tall grass beside us, there was this wild turkey trying to get away through the fence. If you look hard you can see the turkey in this picture.
On our way home!
It was an enjoyable hike and the children hope to do it again soon. God is so good.
I'm a homeschooling mommy to 6 children, ages 11, 8, 6, 4, 2 and baby, who was born on Oct. 16/09. All are precious gifts from the Lord. It is my daily prayer for wisdom to raise our children for Him. I am also a keeper at home and love my calling as a wife and mommy and it is indeed a beautiful calling!! I love the Lord and it is my heart's desire to bring Him glory in all I do or say. He is faithful!
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Dec. 1, 2009 - Untitled Comment