On Fridays, as part of our curriculum, we have Exploration Days. It is really nice for us since every place is new. So in the afternoon we headed to Langus Riverfront Park. It was a beautiful Fall day. It is fun to see the trees changing colors and a nip in the air.
We walked on a path that was right next to the river. A few times we went down to the water, and of course the kids wanted to go in. We have tried many times to explain to them that we are not in Hawaii anymore. But once they felt the freezing water they changed their minds. The water was very clear and beautiful.
They collected rocks and walked on logs.
We saw some nice looking flowers and berries.
There were quite a few people out fishing so we walked down by the dock where they launch the boats. There were also teams of teenagers practicing rowing. They were fast and we had no idea that there is one person laying down in the front of the boat directing them, we learned something new!
Today we went to the library because they were having a free puppet show for school-aged kids. It was called "Jack the Giant Killer". The boys really liked it. After the show the man came out and showed the kids how he does all the sounds effects and switching of the puppets with only 2 hands, it was amazing. One of his puppets was 300 years old.
We walked on a path that was right next to the river. A few times we went down to the water, and of course the kids wanted to go in. We have tried many times to explain to them that we are not in Hawaii anymore. But once they felt the freezing water they changed their minds. The water was very clear and beautiful.
They collected rocks and walked on logs.
We saw some nice looking flowers and berries.
There were quite a few people out fishing so we walked down by the dock where they launch the boats. There were also teams of teenagers practicing rowing. They were fast and we had no idea that there is one person laying down in the front of the boat directing them, we learned something new!
Today we went to the library because they were having a free puppet show for school-aged kids. It was called "Jack the Giant Killer". The boys really liked it. After the show the man came out and showed the kids how he does all the sounds effects and switching of the puppets with only 2 hands, it was amazing. One of his puppets was 300 years old.
From there we went to get Naomi's hair cut. Last night doing her hair was a nightmare and it is just too long. So today we got it cut short. It is a little longer then when she came home but it is really short. I was able to wash it and comb through it all with no screaming or crying. For right now it is just the best decision for us and it looks really cute on her. When she is older and can understand that she needs to sit still for a few hours while I do it we can grow it longer. It is not worth all the tears, hers and mine. What do you think?
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Ok-2 things...ok 3. I love the post. Jake still has that tooth:) and I see you found a perfect spot for the giraffe:)
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I think Naomi's hair looks great! Good choice!
She has amazing hair. So much of it! I have lots of hair too and I prefer mine short. So, I think you made a very wise choice.
Very cute! Way less stress too!
Very cute! and the park looks like fun... so woodsy!
I think it's smart at this age--until she can have some say and some ownership in the long hours braids take! We waited for a while with Grace's hair too. It's also supposed to be better for their hairline - to not pull on it and add any chemicals from an early age.
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