We Might Just Become Professionals

Professional Hikers that is. Ever since we went on our little hike a few weeks ago, the kids have continued to reference hiking. So we headed out again today to hike. This time I grabbed the camera to snap a few shots. The kids really enjoyed the sights. I enjoyed them. too. I was prepared with knowledge about poison oak and ivy. I even taught the kids the difference. We were able to squeeze in some science lessons along the way. For a split second, I thought about how cool it would be to home school Marlee and Cooper, then I thought against it. I would never be able to get them to focus.

Life Cycles

Marlee has become very curious about nature lately, and as a result, so has Cooper. We have very deep conversations for a 4 and 3 year old about things in nature and other events happening around them. So in an effort to explain on of their questions we ordered a living butterfly garden. Boy has this piqued their interests. They check on the caterpillars several times a day. I know they will be overjoyed to see butterflies when it is all said and done. I ordered through Insect Lore. They also have lady bugs and ants you can discover. I plan to order those if the butterflies are a success.  (I'll add pictures as the life cycle progresses)