Enjoying a nature walk

With absolutely beautiful weather here this week, we just couldn't stay inside! Yesterday we pulled out the necessary gear for a nature walk! Things Carter insisted we needed:

1. Red Wagon


2. Chainsaw


3. A really big rock


4. ..and of course his hat!
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   Even though we were gone for close to an hour, we only made it down our driveway and two mailboxes up the road. The kids were so into collecting and inspecting nature. It was fabulous! I am so greatful for the time we have to go on special little 'fieldtrips' like this. Fall is one of our favorite times of year and days like this are the reason. Carter had his little wagon full of treasures: acorns, an assortment of sticks, rocks galore and a variety of critters he found lurking under bark and large rocks he insisted on moving. One thing is for sure, we can't move this kid into the city...for one the neighbors would kill us and he loves to roam our yard and driveway way too much to be able to stay on a city lot!

Here they are using their magnifying glasses to check out a big, fuzzy caterpillar.

Christian enjoyed the ride just as well. He had the VERy important job of keeping his eye on the critters the kids caught (note the bug box attached to the stroller). Even with the hat on, he somehow managed to get THE biggest, reddest bug bite in the middle of his forehead.....so much for getting his six month pics taken this weekend!?!