Summer Fun

     Family activities really seem to have taken over, this Summer. Every weekend for the last month, my family and I have been busy! We have been to family reunions, birthday parties, and even on a family vacation to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. When I thought I had just finished my laundry.... Wham Bam! I would be on another family adventure.

     The trip to Cali was rather long, especially for two little girls that are 2 and 4 years old. However, they did much better than I had imagined. We spent 3 glorious days in the most perfect weather--- it was not hot nor cold. We dedicated one day to each of our destinations-- Disneyland, Knott's, and the beach.

     My kids loved meeting Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Goofy at Disneyland. They also enjoyed meeting Lucy and Linus at Knott's. They had a blast riding the rides, and enjoying some of the tasty treats at these theme parks too. My  favorite part was watching my kids running along the beach, playing in the cool sand, and collecting their many tiny seashells.

     It has been four days, since we got home. We are all still very tired, and worn out from the trip... but it was well worth it! If you have never been to these awesome places, I would highly recommend that you go. You'll have the time of your life. For those of you, who have been... What memories did you create?

Playing Outside

     I am so glad that the weather has been so nice, lately. My kids and I have spent a lot of time outside, especially since we live so close to several parks. My daughters love going outside, and getting some much needed fresh air.

    
    Brooklee and Saydee enjoy finding different things around the park to add to their "collection". My girls collect rocks, pine cones, sticks and just about anything else that nature has to offer them. It is always fun to see what they will find.

     I have a few good reasons as to why I encourage my kids to find these things:

1) My kids like finding nature's gifts to us, like I had mentioned above.

2) It gives me a chance to teach my kids about the things that they have found.

3) It helps release some of their built up energy, by "getting their wiggles out".

     I would like to encourage parents and educators to take their kids out on a nature hunt, and talk about the things that have been found. Thanks for stopping, and seeing what my family and I have been up to.