My original thought was that I would just continue on with a regular scheduled school day. Somehow the thoughts of a school day was not appealing to me and I knew it would not be appealing to Summer either, the day was going to be too beautiful to be couped up inside.
I decided since Toby had to go to work later on in the afternoon anyway, we would utilize our local park. The park is beautiful and I wonder why we don't go there more often. I guess there are just too many more places in the area to explore.
Toby decided to take his disc golf stuff. They have a wonderful disc golf course there. I never realized until today that it is also a perfect place to do some nature hiking. They have paved walking trails around all the park, but I prefer walking in the woods when at all possible.
The temps were perfect! No sweating today. We took Brandi with us again. It was entertaining to Summer and I to watch her try and cross the creek at the points where there wasn't a bridge available. She is so dainty and does not like getting her feet wet.
I don't know what the meaning behind a dog rolling in something, but here she is doing the dog thing:
A simple life long ago. When I come upon places like this I always try and imagine who lived there, and what they did:
Climbing the hill for a shortcut to the car:
Good throw Summer!
The butterflies, moths, and caterpillars have been out full force lately:
Watch out Summer!
My rock lovin' daughter was in hog heaven when we came across this pile of rocks:
Which way now dad?
On second thought I guess we did get some school in today - reading, science, and P.E.
The park also has a few stocked fishing ponds. Maybe next time we go there we will be equipped with fishing poles and licenses. :-)
Love the pictures...especially of the old house. I too try to envision the life that once called it home...a simpler life, probably full of joy.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great day!