The boys were all for camping or hiking again this weekend, but Austin and I weren't up for it since we are both trying to get over a chest cold. There is a woodlot (a forested area with trails) in our neighborhood that we have been meaning to explore, but haven't because of mosquitoes (they have been really bad this year). Since it is cooling down quite a bit, we decided it would be safe to go there for a little picnic this weekend and it turned out really nice. It wasn't the same as going on a real hike, but it was so close and convenient. I've built a whole morning of outdoor time into our homeschool schedule each week (we also go play at parks with friends in the afternoons sometimes) so I will probably take the kids here quite often just to get outside and enjoy nature-something that they wouldn't get in regular school.
Here Austin is showing the kids acorns.
We found the nest of a large bird and Austin was trying to get Heidi to see it.
We stopped and had sandwiches and carrots on a fallen log.
Apparently tobagganing is unsafe in the area :)
Austin has always teased the kids that the rule in our house is "no fun!", so when we found this sticker we had to get a picture.
I totally agree, there is no fun in the Wilkins house !!! Its always totally serious especially when Austin is home
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