Nature's Way Field Trip

Spencer went on his first field trip while I was in Minnesota. The Hummingbirds went to Mayfield Park for the morning. Daddy went along for the ride, which definitely softened the disappointment (and mild uneasiness about the van ride) I felt when I found out I would be out of town. Here are some pics I grabbed off Dave's phone.

Loaded up and ready to leave.

Mr. Britt, Mr. Cedric and the Hummingbirds ready for a hike.

What a neat discovery!

They found a makeshift fort to explore.

8 little Hummingbirds

And of course the main attraction at Mayfield Park - showoff!

Pre-Thanksgiving Catch-up Entry

As I was organizing the remainder of this month's photos, I realized there were a few photos I wanted to highlight before moving on to the Thanksgiving update...

An un-PC Thanksgiving celebration at school :)

Cute turkey craft

Sweet little hands helping sew our felt leaf garland

We took an incredible family hike on a cool fall morning

Water break in dry Barton Creek

Wonder what they found? Amazing that this is practically in our backyard!

Walking sticks - adorable

 We've had a wonderful November. Trying to spend more time outdoors and doing projects at home.

What I Want to Remember About Today

Spencer and I went on a long hike today, just the two of us. I want to always remember the effortless way he took his jet backpack on and off, either to add a treasure to our collection or to get a drink from his water bottle. His super loud, raspy "whisper" voice while we were tracking a snake (it was actually a bicycle tire track that we pretended was made by a giant snake). The way we left clues to help find our way back - either rock stacks or arrows made from sticks pointing us in the right direction. How he told me he was okay when he tripped and fell down because he has "strong skin." The way every so often he would take my hand, not because he needed help navigating a tricky incline or fallen tree, but just because.