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nature hikes and romps!

October 16, 2013 by mama lola

this passed friday bear didn’t have school so we joined a group of friends and headed for the hills. for a hike, that is. we packed a massive bag of sunflower seeds to feed to the birds, and snacks to share for the people. 


the kids had such fun. they discovered all sorts of interesting natural phenomena like fungi of various sizes and colours, different kinds of lady bugs, all sorts of pine cones, spruce cones, leaves all sizes and shades of red.

all of the kids mostly ran for the two hour hike, although they did pause to enjoy the sounds of frogs and other natural elements occasionally. us mums, chatted, held the assortment of walking sticks, rocks and other teasures picked up along the way, and enjoyed the freedom the forest allows you to feel.

although, after the hike we were all tired, there was something wonderfully rejuvenating about the woods. the peace, the calm, are both so soothing to the mind. the kids went wild, but in the vast space among the trees, their loudness is drowned out, allowing the bird songs to be heard through the trees.
lovely.


this weekend was thanksgiving here in canada. we headed to the cottage with a few family members to close things up; bring in the docks, rake some of the various paths, chop wood and stock the logs for our visits this winter. the boys soaked up the fresh muskoka air, enjoying the company of their grandparents and auntR. 

i love watching my kids outside. their senses kick into high gear as they frolic between the trees. they are filled with such curiosity and wonder, which is incredibly contagious, especially when in the natural world.

there is a marshy area a short walk from the cottage. the kids’ grandma found cranberries growing there and that is what lion is inspecting in the moss!


the sun was high and warm, hot even. we got all of the work done and ended another season at the family cottage. it is such a wonderful place.

(i was there too!)


i didn’t take any other pictures this year,which is quite unusual. 
i was partly busy and distracted, but also completely exhausted and distracted.

have you spent some fun times in the woods lately?


xo, mama lola
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Comments

  1. Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Wonderful pictures! Today on the blog I just shared about our recent nature walk! The woods are so rejuvenating!

    Thank you for sharing. I loved seeing a photo of you too! Lovely!

    Wishing you an amazing day.
    xoxo

    • i am mama lola says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      i look grumpy, but the sun was shining in my eyes! haha!
      thanks for popping by, jennifer! xo

  2. Shine Jenny says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:04 am

    We enjoy hiking too. I like the fresh air in the hill. : )

    • i am mama lola says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      hiking is so great for your mental and physical health!
      thanks for coming by!

  3. Cynthia Malm says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    I loved your pictures, it looks like they are having such fun!

    • i am mama lola says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      thanks, cynthia. the kids had a great time!



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