Spring??? Really?

This week it was so warm out, that when we went to the beach for a walk, we ended up going in the water.... shoes and all!

It all started with helping rescue a starfish who needed to be put farther out in the water... well that led to checking out crabs... discovering fish... splashing....

and a wonderful day!

Parachute fun

This week we have had incredible sunny weather! So we brought out the parachute that i borrowed from the daycare support group. It was a little big for playing with in the back yard... so we used it to help create shade.... with a twist!

The kids spent at least 20 minutes jumping off the ramp they made and trying to push up on the parachute. By the time they were done everyone had red cheeks and needed a drink break!

I love how a simple piece of circular fabric can be used to do Sooooo many things!

Tires

The old saying "one mans trash is another mans treasure" is so true!

I want to thank Cal from the tire store down the street for donating the tires to add to our backyard playground! The kids love to climb, balance, jump and lay on them.

Happy birthday Wesley

Happy birthday Wesley!

My favorite part about Wesley's birthday was the excitement and enthusiasm he had at the anticipation of getting his special birthday hat.... I love that!

My favorite kinda day!

Today was one of my favorite kinda days... a beach day.

From the moment I walk towards the gate, with my backpack on, saying "who wants to go to the beach", you can see toys being dropped or flung into the air, and a loud chorus of small voices yell "I do" as they run to meet me.

Even though the children and I had a great time today ... I think it was Hazel who had the most fun... That crazy dog swam after that silly Canada goose for forever! Every time Hazel would get close enough to lunge, it would fly farther away in the water. She would chase after it for a LONG ways (i did get worried at one point) before heading back to shore. That was when the goose would turn around and head back towards shore and start the chase all over again!

I wasn't sure if Rosie was more concerned for the goose.. or for Hazel swimming out too far!

Searching for crabs is one of Kais favorite things to do! I think it even beats out going to the sandy side of the beach and running with bare feet!

Our new friend Jasper was content to watch the other children pick up the crabs, but he did try a little one with some help. Finding seashells was more his thing.

Drew and Mateo went off to the side of the beach to brag bigger rocks off the retaining wall and struggle to walk down to the waters edge to throw them in (the tide was out, so this was really a large task!)

I love my Job!

How Many???

How many can you fit......?

On a teeter totter....?

On a windowsill....?

In a toy box.....?

In a pretend bed....?

In a chair built for one...?

To change a diaper????