BRACAU 27 BLOG'S: Outdoors

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Fun With Friends

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Is there anything more wonderful than spending a day outside with dear friends? Yeah, I didn't think so either!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

As you may know, one of the things that we have adopted from the Waldof philosophy of education is the creation of a seasonal nature table. With how much we love nature, being outdoors and the seasons it made sense that we would choose to incorporate one into the rhythm of our home. The girls love adding things that they find outside to our nature table, and I imagine that when things are finally in bloom there will be many new additions each day! Our day today was full of nature. Not just the type that you can place on our nature table, but also the type that you experience, or revel in. The kind whose memories you take with you and keep with you for years to come.

Our day began with a visit to our friend Annie and her precious chicks.

After we got home and had some lunch and quiet time we headed outside for some much needed fresh air.

"Look, Emma! Mushrooms for our fairy house!"

Who knew we had pussywillow?!

While Grace began to collect things for the first fairy house of the season,

Emma decided to dive into a good book!

Presenting: The first fairy house of the season!

We were so grateful to be able to spend a good chunk of the afternoon outdoors, and for the chance to spend some time visiting with our friends and their precious two week old chicks! We were super excited to see that things are budding! Thank you, Mother Nature, for waking up your children! We have anxiously been awaiting their arrival!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

More Fall Fun

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Dave decided to tackle the last of the leaves today. And the moment he put the leaf blower on the girls began shrieking with joy: "Mama! He's making a big leaf pile! Can we play in the leaves? Please?" Coats and hats were put back on (we had just come in from a fair that was being held in town) and out we went.

And even though the leaves took a little longer than he had planned, it was still lovely to spend the time outside (something that we never, ever pass up the chance to do). With the last batch of leaves dumped in the compost bin we really are ready for the winter that is ahead of us. Soon enough there will be snow being cleared and played in, and wonderful winter memories being made. But until then, we'll bask in the glory that is the fall and the incredible life that we get to live and experience together each and ever day! What a gift! It is something that I am eternally thankful for.

Friday, November 12, 2010

{This Moment}

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{This Moment} - A SouleMama Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments of the SouleMama blog for all to find and see. Have a fabulous weekend, friends!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

It's a Beautiful Day!

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Our day began with some investigating, as all good days inevitably do.

And then some soup making.

Which then turned into the beginnings of mud pie making.

That is until it was noticed that the tulips had opened.

And it was then that this mama realized she had a 'foliage' function on her camera.

Truly delightful!

It was, of course, only a matter of minutes before they were picked and formed into a bouquet.

And as we were heading in for lunch we noticed that there were young lilacs on the tree!

Such a beautiful day.

Such a beautiful life.

Enjoy!

Friday, March 19, 2010

A Trip to Drumlin Farm

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Today we decided to go Drumlin Farm. Drumlin Farm is part of the Mass Audubon Society. It's a terrific place to go on a beautiful day like today. The kids can explore, learn about the different animals and plants, and just enjoy being outdoors. After all, any excuse to be outdoors is good enough for us. We were especially excited that our friends Mary, Molly, Will, Jennifer and Abigail joined us on our terrific adventure.

A Pheasant!

The lambs were born this morning!

The poultry house (which is just the best chicken coop ever) was flooded and so we could not go in.

Emma weighs the same as a piglet.

And so does Grace.

Note the words on the silver duck tape:

Keep Off.

I have a feeling that there are horse back riding lessons in her future.

They were pumping water out of some flooded areas thanks to all the rain we had last weekend.

This, of course, had to be checked out by the kids.

It's trips to places like this that just continue to re-confirm my belief that my girls should live on a farm, or at the very least that we should live in a small country town.

It was the most perfect way to spend such a beautiful day!

Enjoy the rest of today, sweet friends.

We'll see you tomorrow.

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