Scenes from our Sunday Walks

We're trying to take advantage of this amazing weather while we still can. The sun still shines and its not cold enough for mittens and coats yet. Perfect for a walk through the woods.

Last Sunday was a hike on a familiar trail.

This Sunday we explored a new one. It fast became a favorite.


Noah likes to march straight down the path, or trail blaze his own. Mama points out the animals that are never too far away and tells Noah about the different trees and plants. We collect a leaf of every color and type. Noah likes to throw sticks into any water that we can find. And he'll keep a big stick for himself - for swiping with. You know, for swiping branches, or big piles of leaves.

Gage likes the ride (once we can convince him to sit in the stroller). He gets to hold a stick of his own too and will eat all the crackers and grapes he can handle. Eventually both boys end up in the stroller and then Mama and Papa get time. Aaahhhh..... I love Sunday Walks.

Zoo Days

At the Detroit Zoo this weekend we saw many an animal. The boys took a peek at giraffes, zebras, black bears, grizzly bears, flamingos, bald eagles, peacocks, lions, tigers, a gorilla, chimpanzees, snow monkeys, mandrills, praire dogs, seals, and even a great big polar bear that swam right over our heads as we walked under his habitat. Man, the list keeps going but my memory doesn't. What was their favorite you ask? Did they have a favorite exhibit?

The hay maze of course.

Cider Mill

We made a trip to the Cider Mill.

A wagon ride past the apple orchards, past the corn fields, and to the pumpkin patch.

Another wagon ride in search of 4 perfect pumpkins.

Then of course we headed to the pie barn for some cider and donuts.

The End.

Sporties for Shorties

Coach Mike would say "Run!" and Noah would run.

Coach Mike would say "Kick!" and Noah would kick.

Coach Mike would say "Jump!" and Noah would jump....or maybe he would run...or if he felt like it he would tackle his neighbor.





Noah loved this little class. A new sport each week. Soccer, football, baseball, etc. It only took two weeks before he'd participate in the whole thing without getting that itching for the playground on the other end of the field. Lots of practice following directions, lots of exerting pent up boy energy, lots of skills to learn and friends to make. Awesome says Noah. Fantastic says Mommy.

Gage is thrilled

He has got this walking thing down. Always with his hands up in the air and always with a big fat smile on his face (unless you won't let him catch up with you).

No more stroller for this dude. He insists on hitting the pavement himself. Good job Gage!