Unseasonable Warm

Our first snow barely covered the grass. As of yet, we have only had a couple of dustings. Sabin is still anxiously awaiting for sledriding and digging and snowmen and.... he asks a LOT.

However, the warmer weather has been appreciated as we continue our almost daily walks. We are really getting to "know" our neighborhood park. Some of the ducks have names now. A lonely little beaver was recently re-located and his home destroyed. But before that we saw his house and some of his "work". He had to be removed because he was stopping up the drainage system to raise the water (seems a crazy thought since this lake is about the size of 3 and a half football fields). He was also felling trees - not the scrubby trees in the wood, but the nice expensive hardwoods that were planted by the park-and-rec people.

Our trecks to the  park take anywhere from 45 minutes to a few hours, depending on weather and well-being. These days, Sabin pedals. He is getting very good on his bicycle. He's practicing his balance and is somewhat anxious to be rid of his training wheels.

Sweet Chloë rides in the jogger, while I try to keep up with her brother. We often have a little snack along the way.

Sometimes we stop for a while to investigate our surroundings; sometimes we're in a hurry to get around the loop. We travel just over a mile by the time we return home.

Peacefully Buzzing,

Misty

First Snow

Our weather here frequently delights us with it's changes.

Was it only three hours ago that we were discussing the need for jackets while driving to a small wood for a walk in the sunlight. Now we watch the rain become snow and the rooftops snuggle under a thickening blanket of white.

The forecast calls for cold and wet the next two days. I am very thankful we got some extra outdoor time in. The children kicked at the leaves, tossed sticks into the stream, and ran down paths and over bridges. I wish I would have remembered my camera.

Peacefully Buzzing!

Misty

And What Do We Do With All That Candy???

Why play with it of course...

While little sister napped, Sabin had the great privilege of making his very own "Big Rock Candy Mountain". (Or "big rotten candy mountain" as he innocently sings it.) He had seen something similar on a library video and asked if he could play with his tractors and the candy. I loaded various candies onto a large cookie sheet at the table. He entertained himself for an hour, eating very little. While he napped mama cleaned up.

Of course some of the candy did manage to escape the rubbish bin.

Don't worry there is plenty left.

Peacefully Buzzing,

Misty