I've been away from the internet, including my inbox for a while, also a double kidney infection and 2 kidney stones (one 5mm!) gave me a night in the ER and a week in the hospital. An interesting experience for everyone to take care of this mama for a change. I'm feeling much better, thank-you for all of your e-mails, they mean so much to me.
I'll be attempting to catch up on my online community as well as on some posts I would like to share with you.
This is from a wonderful day of exploring at our favorite creek this summer.
Maya found a freshwater clam.
Kyle found a swirly leaf, to which I said matched his belly button
He also found a vibrant red leaf for me while exploring the creek bed, he said "here mama", didn't have time to even turn around, this was my view :o)
I'm not sure if I've mentioned before, but Maya has a very strong sense of smell. From since I can remember, she's always had a need to sniff out our treasures. Which is also handy for her when I'm sneaking gum from my purse, it never stays a secret long!
Kobe was interested in this fuzzy texured tree limb...
We were also accompanied by a researcher from our local art museum. She looked to be having as much fun as we were and said it was one of the best working Mondays she's had in a long time. Here is Kobe showing them the moss he found..
Maya came across a slug on our path, here she is sketching it in her nature journal while the researcher takes pictures.
Our day's are growing colder, but you will be sure to see more posts from this creek even into the snowiest of weather!
In the distance sits a frustrated big brother wanting his time on daddy's shoulder's..
But there's room in his arms for both of his boys
and love him dearly
while his cubs run along the shore
see her zig zag stabilimenta..
