Monday, January 18, 2010

Another week of adventures.


As we explore the great out doors, we are constantly reminded of their Maker. God has made this world so intricate, just watching each footprint in the snow is amazing. Observing the way frost forms on the branches, needles, or grasses brings us Awe and Wonder. Today the frost formed in spikes, incredible!!




Julia and Sam have worked on art projects in relation to our outdoor adventures. Sam mostly is experimenting with pastels and crayons, but Julia is creating images. The Snowy Owl here, is one of them. :) Today she sat down to create an "OutDoor Adventure Book" in which she drew a stick figure picture of different things she recalls from many of our trips. Mommy pulling the kids in the sled, a tree, etc. And each page had a title explaining it's image. I have yet to buy our sketch books for this project, then we will tape in feathers, write in notes, draw what we remember seeing, and other fun things like "Draw where you would hide in this forest landscape, if you were an Owl/squirrel/mouse in the winter".


on Saturday we stopped in at Oma and Opa's to fill up on hot chocolate, tea and soup. Mmmmm. now THAT, my friends, is the way to adventure!! :) Ever since we began our 'OutDoor Challenge' i have been saying, "Every explorer needs their hot chocolate!" And every time we drink it upon our return from the Great White North. (well, that IS where we live right? so i can say that... hahaha)




A Raccoon has left his/her mark. very clearly.


FUNGUS. everywhere. there was so so much. I have not studied about Fungi, but does anyone know why the snow would not cover it?? Is it giving off heat energy from it's exchange with the dead tree, or did the snow just fall off because it is not smooth like the tree on which the snow has fallen?? CURIOUS.


Beavers have been here! We will return to see where they live.


The Snow Girl guarding our house. Julia is so industrious, she created this snow-girl while walking home.




SLEDDING TIME!! :)

4 Comments:

At 10:30 PM, Blogger Doug said...

Great winter pictures Sue. So good for the kids to do these outdoor adventures and take note of the Creator's handiwork first hand. Have you read "My Side of the Mountain"? It's a neat story of a boy who lives in the wilds and takes notes of everything around him.

 
At 10:52 PM, Blogger Sue said...

hey Daddio,
YES! i remember that story from days gone by. Dave is reading "Lost in the Barrens" right now, and he finished up "owls in the family" last week. :) Yippee for Canadian adventures written by canadian authors. :)

I think My Side of the Mountain should be next. :)

We can't wait to have these adventures with you and mama.
Su

 
At 11:08 PM, Blogger Sarafina said...

I love the pictures too Su, yay for you inspiring the rest of us to get out in the great outdoors...and making those of us in less snowy lands feel quite guilty for not doing it as much!!!

 
At 8:12 AM, Blogger Sue said...

no guilt please! :) it is a blessing to be outside, but don't let it get you down when it doesn't work out! :) i have NOT been out everyday, just because life is busy.

I am so glad you feel INSPIRED to get out! :) that is awesome. :)

su

 

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